Approaches to Social Research
Author | : Royce Singleton |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 648 |
Release | : 2017-06-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 0190614242 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780190614249 |
Rating | : 4/5 (249 Downloads) |
Download or read book Approaches to Social Research written by Royce Singleton and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated in its sixth edition, Approaches to Social Research is a rigorous yet clear and engaging introduction to research methods. Covering all of the fundamentals in a straightforward, student-friendly manner, it is ideal for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses across the social sciences and also serves as an indispensable guide for researchers. Striking a balance between specific techniques and the underlying logic of scientific inquiry, this book provides a lucid treatment of the four major approaches to research: experimentation, survey research, field research, and the use of available data. Richly developed examples of empirical research and an emphasis on the research process enable students to better understand the real-world application of research methods. The authors also offer a unique chapter (13) advocating a multiple-methods strategy.