The illustrated guide to social science research /
Sharma, Divya,
The illustrated guide to social science research / Divya Sharma. - First edition. - xiv, 234 pages : chiefly colored illustrations; 24 cm
Introduction 1. Research methods: An overview2. The research steps3. Research ethics4. Defining and measuring concepts5. Sampling6. Collecting primary data: Survey research methods7. Collecting primary data: Experiment research methods8. Collecting primary data - Qualitative methods: Focus groups, observation, intensive interviews9. Data organization, report writing and presentation
This accessible and engaging textbook helps students to get to grips with key concepts, issues, and practices in social science research through the use of fun and informative illustrations and examples. Written and illustrated by an experienced teacher of research methods in the social sciences, each chapter explains research concepts while using everyday examples and illustrations to make applied research comprehensive to students. It explains the step-by-step process for carrying out research through a range of topics and approaches, including survey research, research ethics, sampling, and experimental research. Chapters also include learning objectives, class activities, key terms, helpful hints, and suggestions for further reading. This book will be essential reading for any undergraduate research methodology class in the social sciences.
9781032323770 (pbk.)
Social sciences--Research.
300.721 SHA / 022819
The illustrated guide to social science research / Divya Sharma. - First edition. - xiv, 234 pages : chiefly colored illustrations; 24 cm
Introduction 1. Research methods: An overview2. The research steps3. Research ethics4. Defining and measuring concepts5. Sampling6. Collecting primary data: Survey research methods7. Collecting primary data: Experiment research methods8. Collecting primary data - Qualitative methods: Focus groups, observation, intensive interviews9. Data organization, report writing and presentation
This accessible and engaging textbook helps students to get to grips with key concepts, issues, and practices in social science research through the use of fun and informative illustrations and examples. Written and illustrated by an experienced teacher of research methods in the social sciences, each chapter explains research concepts while using everyday examples and illustrations to make applied research comprehensive to students. It explains the step-by-step process for carrying out research through a range of topics and approaches, including survey research, research ethics, sampling, and experimental research. Chapters also include learning objectives, class activities, key terms, helpful hints, and suggestions for further reading. This book will be essential reading for any undergraduate research methodology class in the social sciences.
9781032323770 (pbk.)
Social sciences--Research.
300.721 SHA / 022819