Description
The book is written for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional students in the social sciences, business studies, health studies, media studies and education who need to undertake research projects as part of their studies.
Key features of the book include:
- The identification of 12 ground rules for good social research
- Checklists to help researchers evaluate their approach and avoid fundamental errors
- A clear and jargon-free style
- New chapters on research design and research philosophy
- An increased focus on mixed methods research
- More examples and illustrations
- Updated material relating to the internet and online research
About the Author
Martyn Denscombe is Professor of Social Research at De Montfort University. He graduated in sociology and then qualified as a teacher at the University of London (Goldsmiths' College). He has a PhD from the University of Leicester for research on the social organization of teaching.
Book Information
ISBN 9780335233816
Author Martyn Denscombe
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Open University Press
Publisher Open University Press
Weight(grams) 422g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 153mm * 14mm