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The Good Research Guide - Softcover

Denscombe, Martyn

 
9780335226863: The Good Research Guide
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0335226868 ISBN 13: 9780335226863
Publisher: Open University Press, 2017

Synopsis

This bestselling introductory book offers practical and straightforward guidance on the basics of social research, ideal for anyone who needs to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies.
The book provides:

  • A clear, straightforward introduction to data collection methods and data analysis
  • Jargon-free coverage of the key issues
  • Checklists to guide good practice
    • The sixth edition has been extensively updated and includes features such as:
  • A new chapter on the Life Course Perspective
  • A new chapter on Literature Reviews
  • New material on the Delphi Technique
  • An updated and expanded chapter on the analysis of Quantitative Data
  • New examples and illustrations throughout
    • The Good Research Guide, 6th edition is a valuable resource for anyone conducting social research including those in applied areas such as business studies, health studies, nursing, education, social work, policy studies, marketing, media studies and criminology.

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    About the Author

    Martyn Denscombe is Professor of Social Research at De Montfort University. He graduated in sociology and then qualified as a teacher at the University of London (Goldsmiths' College). He has a PhD from the University of Leicester for research on the social organization of teaching.

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    Publisher
    Open University Press
    Publication date
    2017
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0335226868
    ISBN 13 
    9780335226863
    Binding
    Paperback
    Edition number
    6
    Number of pages
    416