Data Collection: Key Debates and Methods in Social Research
English
By (author): Wendy Olsen
It uses clear definitions, relevant interdisciplinary examples from around the world and up-to-date suggestions for further reading to demonstrate how to usefully gather and use qualitative, quantitative, and mixed data sets.
The book is divided into seven critical parts:
Data Collection: An Introduction to Research Practices
Collecting Qualitative Data
Observation and Informed Methods
Experimental and Systematic Data Collection
Survey Methods for Data Collection
The Case Study Method of Data Collection
Concluding Suggestions for Data Collection Groups
A stimulating, practical guide which can be read as individual concepts or as a whole this will be an important resource for students and research professionals.
Wendy Olsen is Senior Lecturer at Manchester University, Institute for Development Policy & Management and Cathie Marsh Centre for Census & Survey Research
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