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Social scientific research / created by Dawn Brancati.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Sage Publications, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Description: xiii, 364 pages ; illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781526426857
  • 1526426854
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • H62 BRA
Contents:
What is social science research? -- Research ethics -- Identifying a research question -- Conducting a literature review -- Building effective concepts -- Making strong arguments -- Method selection -- Mixed methods research -- Case selection -- Interviews -- Focus groups -- Participant observation -- Process tracing --
Summary: Offering an engaging and entertaining introduction to research methods, this is a practical and easy-to-use companion for all new researchers and students in the social sciences. Covering all the key stages of the research process, this book guides students in navigating some of the biggest challenges in developing a research project -- Publisher's description.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Harare Campus Library Open Shelf H62 BRA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 161475 Available BK149013
Book Book Main Library Open Shelf H62 BRA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 161474 Available BK149654

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is social science research? -- Research ethics -- Identifying a research question -- Conducting a literature review -- Building effective concepts -- Making strong arguments -- Method selection -- Mixed methods research -- Case selection -- Interviews -- Focus groups -- Participant observation -- Process tracing --

Offering an engaging and entertaining introduction to research methods, this is a practical and easy-to-use companion for all new researchers and students in the social sciences. Covering all the key stages of the research process, this book guides students in navigating some of the biggest challenges in developing a research project -- Publisher's description.

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