Research Methods: General

Viewing data as the heart of qualitative research, this book provides clear guidance on the steps involved in collecting and managing primary &...

Viewing data as the heart of qualitative research, this book provides clear guidance on the steps involved in collecting and managing primary &...

Establishing methodological justification is a key precursor to undertaking research, whether you apply qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods....

This final book in Paul Atkinsons celebrated quartet on ethnographic research investigates material culture and its relationship to sensory ethnogr...

Biographical data provide unique insights into social life, but they also pose some significant challenges for social science researchers. This boo...

Biographical data provide unique insights into social life, but they also pose some significant challenges for social science researchers. This boo...

Qualitative research is growing in Asia and globally. In an Asian context, this requires an awareness of a completely different set of norms, pract...

Qualitative research is growing in Asia and globally. In an Asian context, this requires an awareness of a completely different set of norms, pract...

This text introduces the fundamental linear regression models used in quantitative research.  It covers both the theory and application of these st...

This book is an ideal companion for students looking to undertake survey research. Anchored by lots of case studies of real research and expert int...

This book offers a much needed critical introduction to data mining and big data. Supported by multiple case studies and examples, the authors prov...

Using simple and direct language, this concise text provides practical guidance on a wide range of modeling methods and techniques for use with qua...

In a new textbook designed for students new to statistics and social data, Stephen Gorard focuses on non-inferential statistics as a basis to ensur...

In a new textbook designed for students new to statistics and social data, Stephen Gorard focuses on non-inferential statistics as a basis to ensur...

New to online research? This book will give you the foundation you need to confidently design and conduct a project using internet methods. First ...

New to online research? This book will give you the foundation you need to confidently design and conduct a project using internet methods. First ...

This book provides an up-to-date and accessible introduction to causal inference in quantitative research. Featuring worked example datasets throug...

Nervous about statistics? This guide offers you a clear, straight to the point break down of exploratory and descriptive statistics and its poten...

The fourth book in The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this resource covers the basics of designing and conducting basic experiments, outlining the...

This essential guide for education students and researchers explains how to use quantitative methods for analysing educational data using IBM SPSS ...

Balancing theoretical foundations with practical strategies, this book helps you develop an approach to your qualitative analysis that is both syst...

Balancing theoretical foundations with practical strategies, this book helps you develop an approach to your qualitative analysis that is both syst...

Using secondary data offers unique opportunities and challenges. This practical book will guide you through finding, managing and analysing qualita...

This step-by-step guide shows you how to use R to get data analysis right. The book explores the entire process of analysis, covering key steps fr...