Social Scientific Research
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.
This book:
- Uses real-life everyday examples, connecting research methods to your experiences
- Includes dedicated chapters on identifying a research question, ethics and writing up your findings
- Comprises an array of activities, tips, illustrations and international case studies
- Covers qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research
Bringing methods to life for students across the social sciences, this book will provide you with the confidence you need to get your research off the ground.
Supplements
A series of quick videos explaining and contextualizing key concepts in social scientific research.
Social Scientific Research is a modern handbook that will serve as a guide for researchers that are not sure what and how they may want to study. The book will clear the cobwebs away. Not only those who feel like they were led to the blind alley by the subject of their research will consider the book useful. It is also a perfect tool for self-study purposes since it discusses the research process in detail. Finally, more advanced scholars will find this book helpful since it introduces the methods for the verification of methodological assumptions on every stage of analysis.
My students have found this book easy to understand and well explained. They like the structure and examples. The activities at the end of the chapter make for a great way to embed what they have learnt. Have ordered copies for the college library and will put on essential reading
an excellent textbook that will guide many students at different levels
Very helpful for students to grasp the importance of scientific research, understand detailed concepts and being supported at adopting a scientific perspective towards social work issues.
Did not fit course sequence
