Keith F Punch

Introduction to Social Research

Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Unlock the secrets of social research with Keith F. Punch¿s expertly crafted guide! This fourth edition dives deep into the essentials of research, covering theory, ethics, data collection, and analysis. With chapters dedicated to developing research questions, conducting literature reviews, and writing up findings, this book empowers you to master both quantitative and qualitative methods. You will learn: ·         How to develop genuine empirical questions to guide your research. ·         Practical tips for collecting and analysing various types of data. ·         Real-life applications and examples to ground your understanding. ·         Strategies for effective research writing and presenting your findings. Perfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book lays a solid foundation for anyone embarking on their research journey.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sage Publications Ltd
• 4 Revised edition
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm
• ISBN-13: 9781036209698
• ISBN-10: 1036209695
• Artikelnr.: 74441513

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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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Introduction
Theory and Method in Social Research
Ethics in Social Research - Alis Oancea
Research Questions
From Research Questions to Data
Literature Searching and Reviewing - with Alis Oancea
Qualitative Research Design
Collecting Qualitative Data
The Analysis of Qualitative Data
Quantitative Research Design
Collecting Quantitative Data
The Analysis of Quantitative Data
The Internet and Research - Wayne McGowan
Mixed Methods and Evaluation
Research Writing

Rezensionen

This is a beautifully understated and highly accessible book. It focuses on the issues and practicalities of doing social scientific research, introducing a wide range of methods and approaches to get students thinking and a project underway. This new edition has been thoroughly updated, and there are welcome new chapters on theory, literature searching, research ethics and the internet. The book is authoritative and will be well used by students and teachers of social science research methods.
Amanda Coffey, Professor 20131007