Keith F Punch

Gebundenes Buch

Introduction to Social Research

Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Beschreibung

Unlock the secrets of social research with Keith F. Punch¿s expertly crafted guide! This fourth edition dives deep into the essentials of research, covering theory, ethics, data collection, and analysis. With chapters dedicated to developing research questions, conducting literature reviews, and writing up findings, this book empowers you to master both quantitative and qualitative methods. You will learn: ·         How to develop genuine empirical questions to guide your research. ·         Practical tips for collecting and analysing various types of data. ·         Real-life applications and examples to ground your understanding. ·         Strategies for effective research writing and presenting your findings. Perfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book lays a solid foundation for anyone embarking on their research journey.

Autor

Keith F. Punch is a social research expert and was Winthrop Professor in the Graduate School of Education, the University of Western Australia, and is now Professor Emeritus in the University of Western Australia.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sage Publications Ltd
• 4 Revised edition
• Seitenzahl: 408
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm
• ISBN-13: 9781036209704
• ISBN-10: 1036209709
• Artikelnr.: 74434409

Rezensionen

This is a beautifully understated and highly accessible book. It focuses on the issues and practicalities of doing social scientific research, introducing a wide range of methods and approaches to get students thinking and a project underway. This new edition has been thoroughly updated, and there are welcome new chapters on theory, literature searching, research ethics and the internet. The book is authoritative and will be well used by students and teachers of social science research methods.
Amanda Coffey, Professor 20131007