Title: The Good Research Guide: For Small-Scale Social Research Projects: for small-scale social research projects
Publisher: Open University Press
Publication Date: 2010
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0335241387
ISBN 13: 9780335241385
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 4th Edition
Condition: Very Good
Weight: 621 grams

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The Good Research Guide is a best-selling introductory book on the basics of social research. It provides practical and straightforward guidance for those who need to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies.

It covers all the major issues and concerns from start to finish.

It is a valuable resource for anyone conducting social research including those in applied areas such as business studies, health studies, nursing, education, social work, policy studies, marketing, media studies and criminology.

The book provides:

A clear, straightforward introduction to data collection methods and data analysis
Jargon-free coverage of the key issues
An attractive layout and user-friendly presentation
Checklists to guide good practice

The fourth edition has been extensively updated and includes features such as:

New material on qualitative data and narrative analysis
Good Practice boxes in every chapter
Four new appendices on key topics: Ethics, Data Protection, Triangulation and Focus Groups
New examples and illustrations on Surveys and Sampling
Additional topics in the Frequently Asked Questions section

About the Author

Martyn Denscombe is Professor of Social Research at De Montfort University, UK.

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