Designing Research in the Social Sciences

Designing Research in the Social Sciences
ISBN-10
144629109X
ISBN-13
9781446291092
Category
Social Science
Pages
200
Language
English
Published
2012-12-18
Publisher
SAGE
Authors
Martino Maggetti, Fabrizio Gilardi, Claudio Radaelli

Description

This innovative research design text will help you make informed choices when carrying out your research project. Covering both qualitative and quantitative approaches, and with examples drawn from a wide range of social science disciplines, the authors explain what is at stake when choosing a research design, and discuss the trade-offs that researchers have to make when considering issues such as: - causality - categories and classification - heterogeneity - interdependence - time This book will appeal to students and researchers looking for an in-depth understanding of research design issues to help them design their projects in a thoughtful and responsible way.

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