Social Research Methods and Applications
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Social Research Methods and Applications

Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

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eBook - ePub

Social Research Methods and Applications

Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

About this book

Social Research Methods and Applications is a comprehensive reference and inclusive account of social research methods covering all aspects of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research methodology. The book walks researchers and students through every step of the research process, from developing objectives, selecting research methodologies, sampling, and providing tips on properly collecting, analyzing, interpreting data, and disseminating findings explains how researchers can apply advanced analytical techniques using big data to analyze and interpret the social sector; provides a detailed guide to using software-assisted data analytical techniques for qualitative (ATLAS.ti, NVivo, etc.) and quantitative research (STATA and SPSS); details how social research methods and techniques can be applied; and provides a complete account of monitoring and evaluation and how this can help track the progress and success of a project. The book teaches the application of social research methods and techniques that integrate techniques from management and other social streams, ranging from CBA, LFA, and SWOT analysis to EIA. It is designed to serve as a definitive guide to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students across the social sciences, especially early researchers looking for a handy guide to research methodology. Additionally, it is a handy reference for professional researchers and academicians.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. List of Figures
  8. List of Tables
  9. List of Boxes
  10. About the Author
  11. Preface
  12. Acknowledgments
  13. Glossary
  14. 1 Social Research: Introduction and Overview
  15. 2 Research Process
  16. 3 Sampling and Sample Size Estimation
  17. 4 Qualitative Research
  18. 5 Qualitative Data Analysis
  19. 6 Qualitative Data Analysis Using Software
  20. 7 Quantitative Research and Data Analysis
  21. 8 Mixed-Methods Approach
  22. 9 Data Analysis Using Quantitative Software
  23. 10 Multivariate and Advanced Data Analytics Techniques
  24. 11 Social Research Techniques and Application
  25. 12 Summary and Conclusion
  26. Bibliography
  27. Index