Social Science Research

by Anol Bhattacherjee

Author	: Anol Bhattacherjee
Publisher	: CreateSpace
Total Pages	: 156
Release	: 2012-04-01
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 9781475146127

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This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioral research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently used as a research text at universities on six continents and will shortly be available in nine different languages.

Research Methods in the Social Sciences

by Chava Frankfort-Nachmias

Author	: Chava Frankfort-Nachmias
Publisher	: Worth Pub
Total Pages	: 552
Release	: 2008
Genre	: Social Science
ISBN	: 9780716755197

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This book provides a comprehensive, non-technical introduction to the principal research methods employed in social science. It offers a carefully integrated treatment of its components; research theory, design, data collection and data analysis; and explores the progression from the conceptual and theoretical building blocks of the research process to data analysis and computer applications. Throughout, the authors draw on examples from both classic social science research studies and current social issues to provide students with an historical basis for appreciating how social science research applies to today's concerns.

Research Methods in the Social Sciences

by Bridget Somekh

Author	: Bridget Somekh
Publisher	: SAGE
Total Pages	: 388
Release	: 2005
Genre	: Reference
ISBN	: 9780761944027

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In this book the contributors introduce all the key qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and methods and draw readers into a community of researchers engaged in reflection on the research process

Research Methods in the Social Sciences: an A-Z of Key Concepts

by Jean-édéric Morin

Author	: Jean-édéric Morin
Publisher	: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages	: 331
Release	: 2021-01-29
Genre	:
ISBN	: 0198850298

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Research Methods in the Social Sciences is a comprehensive yet compact A-Z for undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research across the social sciences, featuring 71 entries that cover a wide range of concepts, methods, and theories. Each entry begins with an accessible introduction to a method, using real-world examples from a wide range of academic disciplines, before discussing the benefits and limitations of the approach, its current status in academic practice, and finally providing tips and advice for readers on when and how to apply the method in their own research. Wide ranging and interdisciplinary, the text covers both well-established concepts and emerging ideas, such as big data and network analysis, for qualitative and quantitative research methods. All entries feature extensive cross-referencing, providing ease of navigation and, pointing readers to related concepts, and to help build their overall understanding of research methods.

Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences

by Angelo Flynn

Author	: Angelo Flynn
Publisher	: NYU Press
Total Pages	: 456
Release	: 2019-03-01
Genre	: Political Science
ISBN	: 1776143566

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Social science researchers in the global South, and in South Africa particularly, utilise research methods in innovative ways in order to respond to contexts characterised by diversity, racial and political tensions, socioeconomic disparities and gender inequalities. These methods often remain undocumented – a gap that this book starts to address. Written by experts from various methodological fields, Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences is a comprehensive collation of original essays and cutting-edge research that demonstrates the variety of novel techniques and research methods available to researchers responding to these context-bound issues. It is particularly relevant for study and research in the fields of applied psychology, sociology, ethnography, biography and anthropology. In addition to their unique combination of conceptual and application issues, the chapters also include discussions on ethical considerations relevant to the method in similar global South contexts. Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences has much to offer to researchers, professionals and others involved in social science research both locally and internationally.

Qualitative Research for the Social Sciences

by Marilyn Lichtman

Author	: Marilyn Lichtman
Publisher	: SAGE Publications
Total Pages	: 449
Release	: 2013-09-11
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1483320677

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Focusing on the integral role of the researcher, Qualitative Research for the Social Sciences uses a conversational writing style that draws readers into the excitement of the research process. Lichtman offers a balanced and nuanced approach, covering the full range of qualitative methodologies and viewpoints about the field, including coverage of social media as a tool to facilitate research or as a venue for study. After presenting theoretical concepts and a historical overview, Lichtman guides readers, step by step, through the research process, addressing issues of analyzing data, presenting completed research, and evaluating research. Real-world examples from across the social sciences provide both practical and theoretical information, helping readers understand abstract ideas and apply them to their own research.

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods

by Michael Lewis-Beck

Author	: Michael Lewis-Beck
Publisher	: SAGE
Total Pages	: 460
Release	: 2004
Genre	: Reference
ISBN	: 9780761923633

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Featuring over 900 entries, this resource covers all disciplines within the social sciences with both concise definitions & in-depth essays.

Research Methods for the Social Sciences

by Jerry Wellington

Author	: Jerry Wellington
Publisher	: A&C Black
Total Pages	: 175
Release	: 2007-10-18
Genre	: Education
ISBN	: 1441140867

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The aim of this book is to provide an introductory but not simplistic guide to research in the social and behavioural sciences. The book sets out to tackle difficult issues and concepts in a scholarly but accessible manner, providing ample guidance and signposts to further reading. We explore a wide range of questions about research and research methods, including: * What counts as 'good research'? * Research approaches, paradigms, methods and methodology: what are they and what is the difference? * What is the so-called 'qualitative/ quantitative'? * When and where is quantitative research indispensable? * If one suggests that research should be 'scientific' what does that mean? * What methods and methodologies are used in social research? * What is the role of statistics in social and behavioural research? How should statistical evidence be interpreted? * What are the ways in which research can, and should, be disseminated and presented? This book is aimed as much at the reflective, researching professional as for the professional researcher.

Active Learning Exercises for Research Methods in Social Sciences

by Beth P. Skott

Author	: Beth P. Skott
Publisher	: SAGE
Total Pages	: 193
Release	: 2013
Genre	: Reference
ISBN	: 1412981239

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Based on the premise that when students engage in an activity instead of simply reading about it, they understand it better, this book offers 29 hands-on, active learning exercises for use in research methods courses in the social sciences. The activities were created by instructors throughout the United States and tested for effectiveness in their classrooms. They include group activities and solo activities, presented in very accessible language for students. Each exercise is directly related to a concept of research methods and aims to help students become better researchers.