The foundations of social research meaning and perspective in the research process
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 student...
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| Language: | English |
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London
Sage Pub
1998
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Add Tag | Summary: | 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. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 248 pages illustrations 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0761961054 9780761961055 0761961062 9780761961062 |
THE FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH Meaning and perspective in the research process