Introducing research methodology: a beginner's guide to doing a research project
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TextPublication details: New Delhi Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd. 2021 Edition: 2ndDescription: xxii, 295 pISBN: 9789386062901Subject(s): Research--Methodology | Social sciences--Research | Social sciences--Research--MethodologyDDC classification: 300.721 Summary: In the second edition of this textbook designed for new researchers, Uwe Flick takes you through the process of doing a research project. This book leads you from the fundamental characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research to their associated research questions. It helps you to develop the fundamental data collection and analysis skills needed for your first project, and a thorough understanding of the research process as a whole.
Written in an accessible style without the complicated use of terms and details, this book would be an ideal companion for the beginning researcher while providing support to the more experienced scholar.
The book will help you to answer questions such as:
• How do I develop a research question?
• What is literature review and how do I conduct one?
• Is a qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods approach right for my research question?
• How could I collect and analyse data?
• What if I want to do my research online?
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Table of content
Preface to the Second Edition
Part I: Orientation
Chapter 1: Why Social Research? Chapter 2: Worldviews in Social Research Chapter 3: Ethical Issues in Social Research Chapter 4: From Research Idea to Research Question
Part II: Planning and Design
Chapter 5: Reading and Reviewing the Literature Chapter 6: Planning Social Research: Steps in the Research Process Chapter 7: Designing Social Research Chapter 8: Deciding on Your Methods
Part III: Working with Data
Chapter 9: Collecting Quantitative and Qualitative Data Chapter 10: Analyzing Quantitative and Qualitative Data Chapter 11: E-Research: Doing Social Research Online Chapter 12: Triangulation and Mixed Methods
Part IV: Reflection and Writing
Chapter 13: What is Good Research? Evaluating Your Research Project Chapter 14: Writing Research and Using Results Glossary References Name Index Subject Index
In the second edition of this textbook designed for new researchers, Uwe Flick takes you through the process of doing a research project. This book leads you from the fundamental characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research to their associated research questions. It helps you to develop the fundamental data collection and analysis skills needed for your first project, and a thorough understanding of the research process as a whole.
Written in an accessible style without the complicated use of terms and details, this book would be an ideal companion for the beginning researcher while providing support to the more experienced scholar.
The book will help you to answer questions such as:
• How do I develop a research question?
• What is literature review and how do I conduct one?
• Is a qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods approach right for my research question?
• How could I collect and analyse data?
• What if I want to do my research online?
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