Social Research Methods

Bryman, Alan

ISBN 10: 0199588058 / ISBN 13: 9780199588053

Published by Oxford Univ Pr, 2012

4th edition. 766 pages. 10.25x7.75x1.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0199588058

Synopsis:

Studying a social science degree? Need to know how to develop your research methods and write up your results more effectively? In the fourth edition of this lively and engaging textbook, Alan Bryman presents students with an updated and all-encompassing guide to the principle techniques and methodology in the field of Social Research.

Adopting a coherent and student-friendly format, the book offers an encyclopaedic introduction to social research methodology, and considers a broad range of qualitative and quantitative methods to help students identify and evaluate the best approach for their research needs. Building on the success of the previous editions, this book is concerned with the ways that social researchers approach their craft. Bryman guides the reader through all aspects of the research process including formulating objectives, choosing research methods, securing research participants, as well as advice on how to effectively collect, analyse and interpret data and disseminate those findings to others. This fourth edition features a new 'supervisor experience' feature, which offers helpful tips from the supervisor's perspective on successful research, as well as a new chapter which tackles the sampling issues faced by qualitative researchers in a more consolidated fashion than in previous editions. Substantial updates have also been made to the existing material, particularly the internet research section, which has been fully revised to accommodate the extensive developments in this area.

About the Author: Alan Bryman is an Emeritus Professor in the School of Management, University of Leicester

Bibliographic Details

Title: Social Research Methods
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New
Edition: 4th Edition