Social Research Methods Made Simple (Paperback)

Paperback. Every doctoral thesis stands or falls on one question a committee will always ask: why does this method deserve to be believed? *Social Research Methods Made Simple: A Concise Guide for PhD Scholars and Research Students* walks scholars through the entire research journey, from the philosophical assumptions behind a research question to the final defense of a methodology chapter, covering quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods traditions in equal depth. Inside, you will find: - A clear map from research question to research design, matched chapter by chapter to the right method- Full coverage of quantitative design, sampling, measurement, and statistics, alongside qualitative traditions, sampling, data collection, and analysis- A dedicated section on mixed-methods integration, ethics, data management, and publishing- Practical checklists, templates, and a glossary for daily use during fieldwork and writing- Key Takeaways and reflection prompts in every chapter, designed to help scholars connect the material directly to their own researchWritten as a compact working companion rather than a replacement for the field's foundational texts, this guide is for PhD scholars and early-career researchers who want a single, reliable reference to carry through the entire life of a research project. A compact, practical companion for PhD scholars: this guide walks through the full research process -- philosophy of science, quantitative and qualitative methods, mixed methods, ethics, and publishing -- with checklists, templates, and reflection prompts in every chapter. Dr. Sheeba Khalid is a Senior Assistant Professor of Sociology at Amity Law School, Amity University, with over sixteen years of experience in teaching, research, and higher education administration. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Jadavpur University and a Post-Doctorate in Social Gerontology from Lincoln University College, Malaysia, and has supervised more than fifty undergraduate and graduate dissertations.tations. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …