Social Research Methods: The Essentials

The perfect first step into research methods, assuming no previous knowledge and a cheerful ‘you can do this!’ tone. This text takes a well-balanced view of research in the social sciences and gives the reader a basic theoretical grounding and structure on which to develop their understanding of research and support their practices.  The theory and methods discussed in this edition would be of interest to a wide range of disciplines where research considers the thoughts, feelings and actions of people.

Nicholas Walliman is the supervisor in your students′ pockets, making sure they understand all the essential methods for successfully carrying out a research project and negotiating the challenges and pitfalls. In this book, he:

· Takes students step-by-step through the research process

· Helps them formulate clear aims and objectives

· Explains all the vocabulary to understand the A – Z of research methods

· Ends each chapter with a reading guide for taking learning further with more resources to help get a deeper understanding of the issues discussed

· Improves research reports with practical advice on presenting findings in great tables, graphs and diagrams

· Opens his office door with reflective questions (and answers)

· Delivers the confidence to get started and get finished!

 Social Research Methods: The Essentials is the perfect starting point and guide for your students′ research project.

• | Author: Nicholas Stephen Robert Walliman
• | Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• | Publication Date: Dec 17, 2015
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781473916203
• | ISBN-10: 1473916208