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The good research guide : for small-scale social research projects / Martyn Denscombe.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Open UP study skillsPublication details: Maidenhead, England : McGraw-Hill/Open University Press, 2010.Edition: 4th edDescription: xii, 373 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780335241385 (pbk.)
  • 0335241387 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 300.7222 DEN
Contents:
Part 1 Strategies for social research: surveys and sampling; case studies; experiments; ethnography; phenomenology; grounded theory, action research, mixed methods -- Part 2 Methods of social research: questionnaires; interviews; observation; documents -- Part 3 Analysis: quatative data; qualitative data; writing up the research -- Frequently asked questions, Research ethics, Data protection, Triangulation, Focus groups.
Summary: This 4th edition offers guidance for success in small scale research projects, with new sections on ethics, Internet research, phenomenology, grounded theory and image-based methods.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Standard Loan Clonmel Library Main Collection 300.72 DEN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 30026000067883

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"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

Previous ed.: 2007.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [359]-365) and index.

Part 1 Strategies for social research: surveys and sampling; case studies; experiments; ethnography; phenomenology; grounded theory, action research, mixed methods -- Part 2 Methods of social research: questionnaires; interviews; observation; documents -- Part 3 Analysis: quatative data; qualitative data; writing up the research -- Frequently asked questions, Research ethics, Data protection, Triangulation, Focus groups.

This 4th edition offers guidance for success in small scale research projects, with new sections on ethics, Internet research, phenomenology, grounded theory and image-based methods.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction
  • Part I Strategies for social research
  • Surveys and sampling
  • Case studies
  • Experiments
  • Ethnography
  • Phenomenology
  • Grounded theory
  • Action research
  • Mixed methods
  • Part II Methods of social research
  • Questionnaires
  • Interviews
  • Observation
  • Documents
  • Part III Analysis
  • Quantitative data
  • Qualitative data
  • Writing up the research

Author notes provided by Syndetics

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

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