This highly regarded text presents a comprehensive and balanced introduction to both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research, enphasizing the benefits of combining various approaches. Dozens of new examples from actual research studies help illustrate concepts and methods.
Chapter 1 Science and research
Chapter 2 Dimensions of research
Chapter 3 Theory and research
Chapter 4 The meanings of methodology
Chapter 5 The literature review and ethical concerns
Chapter 6 Qualitative and quantitative research designs
Chapter 7 Qualitative and quantitative measurement
Chapter 8 Qualitative and quantitative sampling
Chapter 9 Experimental research
Chapter 10 Survey research
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