Designing Research in the Social Sciences
Author | : Martino Maggetti |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 2012-12-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781446291092 |
ISBN-13 | : 144629109X |
Rating | : 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This innovative research design text will help you make informed choices when carrying out your research project. Covering both qualitative and quantitative approaches, and with examples drawn from a wide range of social science disciplines, the authors explain what is at stake when choosing a research design, and discuss the trade-offs that researchers have to make when considering issues such as: - causality - categories and classification - heterogeneity - interdependence - time This book will appeal to students and researchers looking for an in-depth understanding of research design issues to help them design their projects in a thoughtful and responsible way.