Research Methods: The Key Concepts

Research Methods: The Key Concepts
ISBN-10
1136223541
ISBN-13
9781136223549
Series
Research Methods
Category
Social Science
Pages
180
Language
English
Published
2012-10-12
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Michael Hammond, Jerry Wellington

Description

This invaluable resource provides a comprehensive overview of the many methods and methodologies of social research. Each entry provides a critical definition and examines the value and difficulties of a particular method or methodology of concept across different fields of social research. Concepts include: Action research Chaos theory Discourse analysis Epistemology Literature review Interviewing Social constructivism World view With thematic further reading stretching across the social sciences, Research Methods: The Key Concepts will help readers develop a firm understanding of the rationale and principles behind key research methods, and is a must-have for new researchers at all levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate and beyond.

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