The Good Research Guide: For Small-Scale Social Research
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Denscombe, Martyn, PUBLISHER: Open University Press, "The Good <strong>Researchstrong> Guide" is a best-selling introductory book on the basics of social <strong>researchstrong>. It provides practical and straightforward guidance for those who need to conduct small-scale <strong>researchstrong> projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies. It covers all the major issues and concerns from start to finish. It is a valuable resource for anyone conducting social <strong>researchstrong> including those in applied areas such as business studies, health studies, nursing, education, social work, policy studies, marketing, media studies and criminology. The book provides: A clear, straightforward introduction to data collection methods and data analysis Jargon-free coverage of the key issues An attractive layout and user-friendly presentation Checklists to guide good practice The fourth edition has been extensively updated and includes features such as: New material on qualitative data and narrative analysis Good Practice boxes in every chapter Four new appendices on key topics: Ethics, Data Protection, Triangulation and Focus Groups New examples and illustrations on Surveys and Sampling Additional topics in the Frequently Asked Questions section