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Principles of social research /

Using examples from a range of settings, this book provides a clear introduction to basic principles in social research.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Durand, Mary Alison (Editor ), Chantler, Tracey (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Maidenhead, England : Open University Press, 2014.
Edición:Second edition.
Colección:Understanding public health.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Half title; Understanding Public Health series; Title; Copyright; Praise for this book; Contents; List of authors; Acknowledgements; Overview of the book; SECTION 1: Planning your social science research; 1 Introduction to social research; 2 Science and social science; 3 Framing a research question; 4 Research design; SECTION 2: Qualitative methods of data collection and analysis; 5 Introduction to qualitative research methods; 6 Qualitative interviewing; 7 Focus groups and other group methods; 8 Analysing qualitative data; 9 Practical: using qualitative methods.
  • SECTION 3: Measurement and quantitative methods10 Measurement in the social sciences; 11 Questionnaire design; 12 Using surveys in cross-sectional research designs; 13 Practical: designing a questionnaire; SECTION 4: Issues in social research; 14 Principles of research ethics in practice; 15 Documentary approaches; 16 Mixed method and multidisciplinary approaches; Glossary; Index.