Social Research

This introductory text on social research is designed for students undertaking courses in social science and related disciplines. Its main aim is to integrate quantitative, qualitative and feminist research, to introduce the various methods and techniques and their methodological frameworks.

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This introductory text on social research is designed for students undertaking courses in social science and related disciplines. Its main aim is to integrate in one volume quantitative, qualitative and feminist research, to introduce the various methods and techniques and their methodological frameworks, and to demonstrate their purpose, relevance and effectiveness. The text offers students almost everything they need to know about social research: what it is, what it does, how it is used, when it is used and for what purpose, what methods it employs, and a multiplicity of issues enabling a clear and critical understanding of modern social research.