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  • Introducing Social Networks

    by Michel Forse, Alain Degenne ...
    Series series Introducing Statistical Methods series
    This first-rate introduction to the study of social networks combines a hands-on manual with an up-to-date review of the latest research and techniques.The authors provide a thorough grounding in the application of the methods of social network analysis. They offer an understanding of the theory of social structures in which social network analysis is grounded, a summary of the concepts needed for ... Read more

    $94.49 USD

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  • Reason & Rigor

    How Conceptual Frameworks Guide Research

    by Sharon M. Ravitch, J. Matthew Riggan ...
    Designed for novice as well as more experienced researchers, Reason & Rigor presents conceptual frameworks as a mechanism for aligning literature review, research design, and methodology. The book explores the conceptual framework—defined as both a process and a product—that helps to direct and ground researchers as they work through common research challenges. Focusing on published studies on a ... Read more

    $70.19 USD

  • Social Science Methodology

    A Unified Framework

    by John Gerring ...
    Series series Strategies for Social Inquiry
    John Gerring's exceptional textbook has been thoroughly revised in this second edition. It offers a one-volume introduction to social science methodology relevant to the disciplines of anthropology, economics, history, political science, psychology and sociology. This new edition has been extensively developed with the introduction of new material and a thorough treatment of essential elements ... Read more

    $43.99 USD

  • The Oxford Guide to Library Research

    by Thomas Mann ...
    The information world has undergone drastic changes since the publication of the 3rd edition of The Oxford Guide to Library Research in 2005, and Thomas Mann, a veteran reference librarian at the Library of Congress, has extensively revised his text to reflect those changes. This book will answer two basic questions: First, what is the extent of the significant research resources you will you miss ... Read more

    $28.49 USD

  • Qualitative Methodology

    A Practical Guide

    by Jane Mills, Melanie Birks ...
    Fresh, insightful and clear, this exciting textbook provides an engaging introduction to the application of qualitative methodology in the real world.Expert researchers then trace the history and philosophical underpinnings of different methodologies, explore the specific demands each places upon the researcher and robustly set out relevant issues surrounding quality and rigor. Featured ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

  • Designing and Doing Survey Research

    by Lesley Andres ...
    Designing and Doing Survey Research is an introduction to the processes and methods of planning and conducting survey research in the real world.Taking a mixed method approach throughout, the book provides step-by-step guidance on:• Designing your research• Ethical issues• Developing your survey questions• Sampling• Budgeting, scheduling and managing your time• Administering your survey• Preparing ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

  • README FIRST for a User′s Guide to Qualitative Methods

    by Lyn Richards, Janice M. Morse ...
    The Third Edition of this popular text offers those new to qualitative inquiry a clear and practical guide to the reasons for doing qualitative research, matching questions to appropriate methods, and the tasks necessary for getting started. In their direct and friendly style, Lyn Richards and Janice M. Morse help researchers reflect on why they are working qualitatively and how to choose an ... Read more

    $70.19 USD

  • Transpersonal Research Methods for the Social Sciences

    Honoring Human Experience

    by Rosemarie Anderson, William G. Braud ...
    There is no shortage of research methods that are easily applied to the study of everyday human experience. How, though, does one attempt to study extraordinary human experiences ultimate values and meanings, peak experiences, transcendence, and heightened awareness, among others? Authors William Braud and Rosemarie Anderson introduce a series of transpersonal research methods that are intended to ... Read more

    $87.99 USD

  • Reflective Interviewing

    A Guide to Theory and Practice

    by Kathryn Roulston ...
    Qualitative researchers have long made use of many different interview forms. Yet, for novice researchers, making the connections between "theory" and "method" is not always easy. This book provides a theoretically-informed guide for researchers learning how to interview in the social sciences.In order to undertake quality research using qualitative interviews, a researcher must be able to ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

  • Structural Equation Modeling

    Foundations and Extensions

    by David W. Kaplan ...
    Series series Advanced Quantitative Techniques in the Social Sciences
    Using detailed, empirical examples, Structural Equation Modeling, Second Edition, presents a thorough and sophisticated treatment of the foundations of structural equation modeling (SEM). It also demonstrates how SEM can provide a unique lens on the problems social and behavioral scientists face.Intended AudienceWhile the book assumes some knowledge and background in statistics, it guides readers ... Read more

    $100.79 USD

  • The Limits of Social Science

    Causal Explanation and Value Relevance

    by Martyn Hammersley ...
    What forms of knowledge can social science claim to produce? Does it employ causal analysis, and if so what does this entail? What role should values play in the work of social scientists?These are the questions addressed in this book. They are closely interrelated, and the answers offered here challenge many currently prevailing assumptions. They carry implications both for research practice, ... Read more

    $93.99 USD

  • Case Study Research

    What, Why and How?

    by Peter Swanborn ...
    How should case studies be selected? Is case study methodology fundamentally different to that of other methods? What, in fact, is a case?Case Study Research: What, Why and How? is an authoritative and nuanced exploration of the many faces of case-based research methods. As well as the what, how and why, the author also examines the when and which - always with an eye on practical applications to ... Read more

    $87.29 USD