Research Methods for the Social Sciences An Introduction

This textbook provides a broad overview of research methods utilized in sociology. It will be of particular value for students who are new to research methods.

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Main Author: Sheppard, Valerie (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] BCcampus 2024.
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505 0 |a Accessibility Statement -- Preface -- About This Book -- Chapter 1: Introduction to Research Methods -- Chapter 2: Ethics in Research -- Chapter 3: Developing a Research Question -- Chapter 4: Measurement and Units of Analysis -- Chapter 5: The Literature Review -- Chapter 6: Data Collection Strategies -- Chapter 7: Sampling Techniques -- Chapter 8: Data Collection Methods: Survey Research -- Chapter 9: Analysis Of Survey Data -- Chapter 10: Qualitative Data Collection & Analysis Methods -- Chapter 11: Quantitative Interview Techniques & Considerations -- Chapter 12: Field Research: A Qualitative Research Technique -- Chapter 13: Unobtrusive Research: Qualitative And Quantitative Approaches -- Chapter 14: The Research Proposal -- Chapter 15: Sharing Your Research -- Chapter 16: Reading and Understanding Social Research -- Chapter 17: Research Methods in the Real World -- List of Links 
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