Constructing Social Research
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Constructing Social Research
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Author : Charles C. Ragin
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Release Date : 2018-03-30
Constructing Social Research written by Charles C. Ragin and has been published by SAGE Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-30 with Social Science categories.
Constructing Social Research answers the question: What is social science? Updated throughout with new references and examples, the Third Edition of this innovative text by Charles C. Ragin and Lisa M. Amoroso shows the unity within the diversity of activities called social research to help students understand how all social researchers construct representations of social life using theories, systematic data collection, and careful examination of that data.
Designing And Constructing Instruments For Social Research And Evaluation
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Author : David Colton
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2015-06-22
Designing And Constructing Instruments For Social Research And Evaluation written by David Colton and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-22 with Education categories.
Written in easy-to-understand language, this important text provides a systematic and commonsense approach to developing instruments for data collection and analysis. This book can be used by both those who are developing instruments for the first time and those who want to hone their skills, including students, agency personnel, program managers, and researchers. This book provides a thorough presentation of instrument construction, from conception to development and pre-testing of items, formatting the instrument, administration, and, finally, data management and presentation of the findings. Throughout the book, the authors emphasize how to create an instrument that will produce trustworthy and accurate data. To that end they have included guidelines for reviewing and revising the questionnaire to enhance validity and reliability. They also show how to work effectively with stakeholders such as instruments designers, decision-makers, agency personnel, clients, and raters or respondents.
Constructing Social Research Objects
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language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2021-05-03
Constructing Social Research Objects written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-03 with Social Science categories.
The third volume on theoretical driven methodology in the social sciences, again edited by Håkon Leiulfsrud and Peter Sohlberg, explains how to identify sociological research objects, and the art of living theory. Theoretical concepts such as social structure, the Global South, social bonds, organisations and management are explore and developed by a broad range of authors. The methodological chapters, including critical notes on sociology and uses of statistics, the value of thought experiments in sociology, researching subjects in time and space, and an academic 'star war' between Pierre Bourdieu and Dorothy E. Smith are indispensible for researchers and students interested in theoretical construction work in the social sciences. Contributors are: Göran Ahrne, Michela Betta, Harriet Bjerrum Nielsen, Michael Burawoy, Raju Das, David Fasenfest, Raimund Hasse, Johs Hjellbrekke, Håkon Leiulfsrud, Emil A. Røyrvik, John Scott, Peter Sohlberg, Karin Widerberg and Richard Swedberg.
Making Sense Of Social Research
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Author : Malcolm Williams
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2003-02-24
Making Sense Of Social Research written by Malcolm Williams and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-02-24 with Social Science categories.
This accessible, well-judged text provides students with a matchless introduction to generic research skills.
Key Concepts In Social Research
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Author : Geoff Payne
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2004-03-18
Key Concepts In Social Research written by Geoff Payne and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03-18 with Social Science categories.
`This clearly written and user-friendly book is ideal for students or researchers who wish to get a basic, but solid grasp of a topic and see how it fits with other topics. By following the links a student can easily and efficiently build up a clear conceptual map of social research′ - Malcolm Williams, Reader in Sociology, Cardiff University `This is a really useful book, written in an accessible manner for students beginning their study of social research methods. It is helpful both as an introductory text and as a reference guide for more advanced students. Most of the key topics in methods and methodology are covered and it will be suitable as a recommended text on a wide variety of courses′ - Clive Seale, Brunel University At last, an authoritative, crystal-clear introduction to research methods which really takes account of the needs of students for accessible, focused information to help with undergraduate essays and exams. The key concepts discussed here are based on a review of teaching syllabi and the authors′ experience of many years of teaching. Topics range over qualitative and quantitative approaches and combine practical considerations with philosophical issues. They include several new topics, like internet and phone polling, internet searches, and visual methods. Each section is free-standing, can be tackled in order, but with links to other sections to enable students to cross-reference and build up a wider understanding of central research methods. To facilitate comprehension and aid study, each section begins with a definition. It is followed by a summary of key points with key words and guides to further reading and up-to-date examples. The book is a major addition to undergraduate reading lists. It is reliable, allows for easy transference to essays and exams and easy to use, and exceptionally clearly written for student consumption. The book answers the needs of all those who find research methods daunting, and for those who have dreamt of an ideal introduction to the subject.
Creating Social Change Through Creativity
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Author : Moshoula Capous-Desyllas
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-11-07
Creating Social Change Through Creativity written by Moshoula Capous-Desyllas and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-07 with Social Science categories.
This book examines research using anti-oppressive, arts-based methods to promote social change in oppressed and marginalized communities. The contributors discuss literary techniques, performance, visual art, and new media in relation to the co-construction of knowledge and positionality, reflexivity, data representation, community building and engagement, and pedagogy. The contributors to this volume hail from a wide array of disciplines, including sociology, social work, community psychology, anthropology, performing arts, education, medicine, and public health.
The Sage Handbook Of Social Research Methods
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Author : Pertti Alasuutari
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2008-03-25
The Sage Handbook Of Social Research Methods written by Pertti Alasuutari and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-03-25 with Social Science categories.
The SAGE Handbook for Social Research Methods is a must for every social-science researcher. It charts the new and evolving terrain of social research methodology, covering qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods in one volume. The Handbook includes chapters on each phase of the research process: research design, methods of data collection, and the processes of analyzing and interpreting data. As its editors maintain, there is much more to research than learning skills and techniques; methodology involves the fit between theory, research questions, research design, and analysis.
Applying Social Science
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Author : David Byrne
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2011-02-16
Applying Social Science written by David Byrne and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-16 with Political Science categories.
This important book examines how social science is applied now and how it might be applied in the future in relation to social transformation in a time of crisis.
The Foundations Of Social Research
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Author : Michael Crotty
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 1998-08-26
The Foundations Of Social Research written by Michael Crotty and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-08-26 with Social Science categories.
Choosing a research method can be bewildering. How can you be sure which methodology is appropriate, or whether your chosen combination of methods is consistent with the theoretical perspective you want to take? This book links methodology and theory with great clarity and precision, showing students and researchers how to navigate the maze of conflicting terminology. The major epistemological stances and theoretical perspectives that colour and shape current social research are detailed and the author reveals the philosophical origins of these schools of inquiry and shows how various disciplines contribute to the practice of social research as it is known today.
The Logic Of Social Research
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Author : Arthur L. Stinchcombe
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2005-07
The Logic Of Social Research written by Arthur L. Stinchcombe and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07 with Family & Relationships categories.
Arthur L. Stinchcombe has earned a reputation as a leading practitioner of methodology in sociology and related disciplines. Throughout his distinguished career he has championed the idea that to be an effective sociologist, one must use many methods. This incisive work introduces students to the logic of those methods. The Logic of Social Research orients students to a set of logical problems that all methods must address to study social causation. Almost all sociological theory asserts that some social conditions produce other social conditions, but the theoretical links between causes and effects are not easily supported by observation. Observations cannot directly show causation, but they can reject or support causal theories with different degrees of credibility. As a result, sociologists have created four main types of methods that Stinchcombe terms quantitative, historical, ethnographic, and experimental to support their theories. Each method has value, and each has its uses for different research purposes. Accessible and astute, The Logic of Social Research offers an image of what sociology is, what it's all about, and what the craft of the sociologist consists of.