Handbook of Applied Social Research Methods
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ISBN: 076190672X / Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, July 1997
The Handbook of Applied Social Research Methods shows how to make intelligent and conscious decisions so that researchers can refine and hone their research questions as new knowledge is gained, unanticipated obstacles are encountered, or contextual shifts take place - all key elements in the iterative nature of applied research. With examples and illustrations from the authors' own experiences, this book gives readers a practical guide to conducting applied research.
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A digest of 18 volumes from the Applied Social Research Methods Series pertaining to the design of applied research, the collection of both quantitative and qualitative data, and the management and presentation of the data to a range of audiences. The contributors represent a range of social sciences and research settings. The collection facilitates finding the best method for investigating a research question in light of particular constraints in deadline, budget, and staff. The contributors provide examples from their own work. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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