Research Methodology
A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Research, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | Ranjit Kumar | ISBN: | 9781446297827 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | January 14, 2014 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ranjit Kumar |
| ISBN: | 9781446297827 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | January 14, 2014 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Language: | English |
**Lecturers - request an e-inspection copy of this text or contact your local SAGE representativeto discuss your course needs.
Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners** has been written specifically for those with no previous experience of research or research methodology. Written in a logical and accessible style and providing helpful techniques and examples, it breaks the process of designing and doing a research project into eight manageable operational steps. The book guides you through your project from beginning to end by offering practical advice on:
- formulating a research question
- ethical considerations
- carrying out a literature review
- choosing a research design
- selecting a sample
- collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data
- writing a research report.
The book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences embarking on quantitative or qualitative research projects.
**Lecturers - request an e-inspection copy of this text or contact your local SAGE representativeto discuss your course needs.
Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners** has been written specifically for those with no previous experience of research or research methodology. Written in a logical and accessible style and providing helpful techniques and examples, it breaks the process of designing and doing a research project into eight manageable operational steps. The book guides you through your project from beginning to end by offering practical advice on:
- formulating a research question
- ethical considerations
- carrying out a literature review
- choosing a research design
- selecting a sample
- collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data
- writing a research report.
The book is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences embarking on quantitative or qualitative research projects.
