Social Research Methods

Social Research Methods
ISBN-10
0195562836
ISBN-13
9780195562835
Series
Social Research Methods
Category
Education
Pages
510
Language
English
Published
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Author
Maggie Walter

Description

Designed to inspire students to begin their journey in social research, Social Research Methods second edition is both comprehensive and practical. Introducing a wide range of useful research methods and practices, it covers both qualitative and quantitative methods. Each chapter is written by an active research practitioner and is presented within a framework of exciting Australian research.

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