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Introduction to Social Research

Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
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Covering qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods with balanced attention, this new edition remains the perfect companion for you at all stages of their research journey. The text explores the entire research process-from formulating a question, to writing up findings, and to matching research questions with the appropriate methods-making it your trusted resource for dipping in and out as needed. This book also introduces a suite of updated features to support your learning and application: *Learning objectives to help you focus on the key ideas and outcomes you should achieve and track your progress. *Chapter summaries to reinforce your understanding and offer a quick reference for exam preparation. *Exercises and study questions to encourage you to reflect critically on concepts and practice research thinking in a structured way. *Further reading suggestions support your extended study and offer pathways for developing more advanced research knowledge. Whether you are starting a research methods course or embarking on your own undergraduate or postgraduate project, this book provides the essential foundation for successful social research.
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.
1 Introduction 2 Theory and Method in Social Science Research 3 Ethics in Social Science Research 4 Research Questions 5 From Research Questions to Data 6 Literature Searching and Reviewing 7 Qualitative Research Design 8 Collecting Qualitative Data 9 Analysing Qualitative Data 10 Quantitative Research Design 11 Collecting Quantitative Data 12 Analysing Quantitative Data 13 Mixed Methods and Evaluation 14 Research Writing
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