Basics of Social Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, First Canadian Edition

Basics of Social Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, First Canadian Edition
ISBN-10
0205441769
ISBN-13
9780205441761
Series
Basics of Social Research
Category
Social sciences
Pages
448
Language
English
Published
2008-02-19
Authors
Karen Robson, William Lawrence Neuman

Description

Introduces social research in a manner that captures both the excitement and importance of doing “real” research. Examples using real research and Canadian data highlight both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research and emphasize the benefits of combining various approaches for a distinct and complementary perspective to understanding the social world. Basics of Social Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approacheswill show you how to look at the world from a new perspective, to question, and to understand the importance of social research today.

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