The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Published:18th Apr '06
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- Hardback£163.00(9780761962977)
Bringing together the work of over eighty leading academics and researchers worldwide to produce the definitive reference and research tool for the social sciences, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods contains more than 230 entries providing the widest coverage of the all the main terms in the research process. It encompasses philosophies of science, research paradigms and designs, specific aspects of data collection, practical issues to be addressed when carrying out research, and the role of research in terms of function and context.
Each entry includes:
- A concise definition of the concept
- A description of distinctive features: historical and disciplinary backgrounds; key writers; applications
- A critical and reflective evaluation of the concept under consideration
- Cross references to associated concepts within the dictionary
- A list of key readings
Written in a lively style, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods is an essential study guide for students and first-time researchers. It is a primary source of reference for advanced study, a necessary supplement to established textbooks, and a state-of-the-art reference guide to the specialized language of research across the social sciences.
This is a very accessible book which I will be using for my undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as those I supervise for dissertations. It will assist them in understanding the research methods used in literature they engage with as well as designing their own projects. -- Dr Marian Duggan * drupal *
A most useful book for general overviews of research methods. -- Dr Michael McManus * drupal *
This book contains a range of brief excerpts of relevant social science reseacrh methods and hence I have included this as a background reading for my unit. -- Dr Palash Kamruzzaman * drupal *
Helpful discionary to supplement the many textbooks. Easy to use. -- Mr Christian Lystbaek * drupal *
good solid foundation to SRM, defines clearly and links terms well. -- Mr Daniel Monk * drupal *
Everything you need to know about research methodology. My only gripe is that some of the definitions are complex and difficult to understand. -- Mr Ian Hamilton * drupal *
This was a useful book for general overview purposes -- Ms Ciara O'Sullivan * drupal *
A very useful reference book for masters and doctoral students. I will be recommending it to all students I teach on research methods courses and to my doctoral students.
We do not have essential texts and cannot insist students buy texts but I will recommend it. -- Shirley Larkin * drupal *
ISBN: 9780761962984
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 610g
352 pages