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Dangerous Fieldwork
(1995)
Researchers sometimes work in settings which are potentially dangerous to their health and safety. For example, they can be vulnerable to violent confrontation, verbal abuse or infectious diseases. This volume explores the contexts, settings and situations which pose high physical risk to the fie...DOI: 10.4135/9781412983839
Tags: Fieldwork , Ethnography , Safety , Qualitative research , Conflict
Researchers sometimes work in settings which are potentially dangerous to their health and safety. For example, they can be vulnerable to violent confrontation, verbal abuse or infectious diseases. This volume explores the contexts, settings and situations which pose high physical risk to the fie... -
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Handbook of Data Analysis
(2004)
This book provides an excellent reference guide to basic theoretical arguments, practical quantitative techniques and the methodologies that the majority of social science researchers are likely to require for postgraduate study and beyond. Diagrams and tables are used effectively thr...DOI: 10.4135/9781848608184
This book provides an excellent reference guide to basic theoretical arguments, practical quantitative techniques and the methodologies that the majority of social science researchers are likely to require for postgraduate study and beyond. Diagrams and tables are used effectively thr... -
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Data Analysis
(1995)
This accessible introduction to data analysis focuses on the interpretation of statistical results, in particular those which come from nonexperimental social research. It will provide social science researchers with the tools necessary to...DOI: 10.4135/9781412983846
This accessible introduction to data analysis focuses on the interpretation of statistical results, in particular those which come from nonexperimental social research. It will provide social science researchers with the tools necessary to... -
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Data Analysis Using SAS®
C. Y. Joanne Peng
(2009)
Comprising 22 reading from both academic journals and books, this text presents the best examples of research methodology in contemporary and classic sociology. The editors organized the readings according to the logic of a research projec...DOI: 10.4135/9781452230146
Tags: Computer programmes , Statistical packages , Quantitative data analysis , Quantitative research
Comprising 22 reading from both academic journals and books, this text presents the best examples of research methodology in contemporary and classic sociology. The editors organized the readings according to the logic of a research projec... -
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Data Analysis Using SPSS for Window Version 8 to 10
(1998)
This book is designed to teach beginners how to use SPSS for Windows, the most widely used computer package for analysing quantitative data. Written in a clear, readable and non-technical style the author explains the basics of SPSS ...DOI: 10.4135/9781849208796
Tags: Quantitative data analysis
This book is designed to teach beginners how to use SPSS for Windows, the most widely used computer package for analysing quantitative data. Written in a clear, readable and non-technical style the author explains the basics of SPSS ... -
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Data Collection and Analysis, Second Edition
(2006)
In simple and non-technical terms, the Second Edition of Data Collection and Analysis illustrates a wide range of techniques and approaches used in social research projects. Always accessible and engaging, this comprehensive text ...DOI: 10.4135/9781849208802
Tags: Quantitative data analysis , Quantitative research , Analysis , Qualitative research , Qualitative data analysis
In simple and non-technical terms, the Second Edition of Data Collection and Analysis illustrates a wide range of techniques and approaches used in social research projects. Always accessible and engaging, this comprehensive text ... -
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Data Collection and Analysis : A Practical Guide
Magda Stouthamer-Loeber & Welmoet Bok van Kammen
(1995)
This indispensable tool for proposal writers, research students and project coordinators involved in large-scale data collection offers practical information on managing research projects. The book places emphasis on: applying good standards for data collection and processing; planning research a...DOI: 10.4135/9781412983853
Tags: Database , Experiments
This indispensable tool for proposal writers, research students and project coordinators involved in large-scale data collection offers practical information on managing research projects. The book places emphasis on: applying good standards for data collection and processing; planning research a... -
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Data Theory and Dimensional Analysis
(1991)
By examining some of the basic scaling questions, such as the importance of measurement levels, the kinds of variables needed for Likert or Guttman scales and when to use multidimensional scaling versus factor analysis, Jacoby ...DOI: 10.4135/9781412983860
By examining some of the basic scaling questions, such as the importance of measurement levels, the kinds of variables needed for Likert or Guttman scales and when to use multidimensional scaling versus factor analysis, Jacoby ... -
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Delivering Results in Qualitative Market Research
Geraldine Lillis
(2002)
Qualitative Market Research is a landmark publishing event. The seven volumes provide, for the first time, complete coverage of qualitative market research practice, written by experienced practitioners, for both a commercial and academic audience. The set fills two important market gaps: it offe...DOI: 10.4135/9781849208819
Tags: Marketing research , Qualitative research
Qualitative Market Research is a landmark publishing event. The seven volumes provide, for the first time, complete coverage of qualitative market research practice, written by experienced practitioners, for both a commercial and academic audience. The set fills two important market gaps: it offe... -
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Designing Qualitative Research
Uwe Flick
(2007)
Providing a comprehensive guide to devising an effective research design, Uwe Flick discusses each stage of the process of designing qualitative research in detail, including formulating a research design, selecting an appropriate ...DOI: 10.4135/9781849208826
Providing a comprehensive guide to devising an effective research design, Uwe Flick discusses each stage of the process of designing qualitative research in detail, including formulating a research design, selecting an appropriate ... -
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Designing Surveys, Second Edition
(2005)
points, the goal of which is to make optimum use of resources that are typically very limited, while ensuring that the final product -- the data -- is of high reliability and validity. Key Features: A comprehensive section on internet surveys, their methodology, summary of experiences and practic...DOI: 10.4135/9781412983877
Tags: Computer-assisted telephone interviews , Questionnaires , E-surveys , Survey , Online survey
points, the goal of which is to make optimum use of resources that are typically very limited, while ensuring that the final product -- the data -- is of high reliability and validity. Key Features: A comprehensive section on internet surveys, their methodology, summary of experiences and practic... -
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Designs and Methods for Youth-led Research
(2006)
Youth-led research is increasing in popularity around the globe and empowers today s youth to help shape social interventions seeking to reach this population group. Designs and Methods for Youth-Led Research provides a foundation from which to plan and implement social research and program evalu...DOI: 10.4135/9781412983884
Tags: Participatory research , Evaluation , Program evaluation , Diversity , Participation
Youth-led research is increasing in popularity around the globe and empowers today s youth to help shape social interventions seeking to reach this population group. Designs and Methods for Youth-Led Research provides a foundation from which to plan and implement social research and program evalu... -
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Developing a Learning Culture in Nonprofit Organizations Recently Published
(2010)
How can today's nonprofits demonstrate effective use of funds? How can they motivate employees and volunteers and combat burnout and high turnover? How can they ensure that they are performing in accordance with their mission and purpose? Author ...DOI: 10.4135/9781452272030
Tags: Evaluation research , Program evaluation , Organizational research
How can today's nonprofits demonstrate effective use of funds? How can they motivate employees and volunteers and combat burnout and high turnover? How can they ensure that they are performing in accordance with their mission and purpose? Author ... -
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Developing Advertising with Qualitative Market Research
Judith Wardle
(2002)
Qualitative Market Research is a landmark publishing event. The seven volumes provide, for the first time, complete coverage of qualitative market research practice, written by experienced practitioners, for both a commercial and academic audience. The set fills two important market gaps: it off...DOI: 10.4135/9781849208833
Tags: Marketing research , Qualitative research
Qualitative Market Research is a landmark publishing event. The seven volumes provide, for the first time, complete coverage of qualitative market research practice, written by experienced practitioners, for both a commercial and academic audience. The set fills two important market gaps: it off... -
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Developing Brands with Qualitative Market Research
Jon Chandler & Mike Owen
(2002)
Qualitative Market Research is a landmark publishing event. The seven volumes provide, for the first time, complete coverage of qualitative market research practice, written by experienced practitioners, for both a commercial and academic audience. The set fills two important market gaps: it off...DOI: 10.4135/9781849208840
Tags: Marketing research , Qualitative research
Qualitative Market Research is a landmark publishing event. The seven volumes provide, for the first time, complete coverage of qualitative market research practice, written by experienced practitioners, for both a commercial and academic audience. The set fills two important market gaps: it off... -
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Developing Educational Leadership
Lesley Anderson & Nigel Bennett
(2003)
In this book, the editors have drawn together key figures in the field of Evidence-Informed Policy and Practice (EIPP) to introduce its role ...DOI: 10.4135/9780857024381
Tags: Policy-making , Systematic review , Practitioner research , Change , Performance , Knowledge
In this book, the editors have drawn together key figures in the field of Evidence-Informed Policy and Practice (EIPP) to introduce its role ... -
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Developing Focus Group Research
Rosaline S. Barbour & Jenny Kitzinger
(1999)
This book critically examines the potential of, and suggests ways forward in, harnessing a versatile and powerful method of research - focus groups. The book challenges some of the emerging orthodoxies and presents accessible, insightful and reflective discussions about the issues around focus gr...DOI: 10.4135/9781849208857
Tags: Focus groups
This book critically examines the potential of, and suggests ways forward in, harnessing a versatile and powerful method of research - focus groups. The book challenges some of the emerging orthodoxies and presents accessible, insightful and reflective discussions about the issues around focus gr... -
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Development Fieldwork
Regina Scheyvens & Donovan Storey
(2003)
Every now and then one stumbles across a breath of fresh air and this practical research guide is certainly one of them!. It will be no doubt refreshing for those of us who keep going to the field and who perhaps have forgotten the human dimension of research. For those who supervise students the...DOI: 10.4135/9781849208864
Tags: Fieldwork
Every now and then one stumbles across a breath of fresh air and this practical research guide is certainly one of them!. It will be no doubt refreshing for those of us who keep going to the field and who perhaps have forgotten the human dimension of research. For those who supervise students the... -
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Developmental Research Methods, Third Edition
(2007)
Thoroughly updated and expanded, this classic successfully overviews methods to prepare students to carry out, report, and evaluate research on human development, with a focus on the whole lifespan. It explores every step in the research process, from the initial concept to the final written prod...DOI: 10.4135/9781412983891
Tags: Experiments
Thoroughly updated and expanded, this classic successfully overviews methods to prepare students to carry out, report, and evaluate research on human development, with a focus on the whole lifespan. It explores every step in the research process, from the initial concept to the final written prod... -
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Differential Equations
(2007)
Differential Equations: A Modeling Approach introduces differential equations and differential equation modeling to students and researchers in the social sciences. The text explains the mathematics and theory of differential ...DOI: 10.4135/9781412983914
Differential Equations: A Modeling Approach introduces differential equations and differential equation modeling to students and researchers in the social sciences. The text explains the mathematics and theory of differential ...