Introduction to Social Research

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  • ISBN 9781036209704
  • Weight: 900g
  • Dimensions: 189 x 246mm
  • Publication Date: 21 Nov 2025
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
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Unlock the secrets of social research with Keith F. Punch′s expertly crafted guide!

This fourth edition dives deep into the essentials of research, covering theory, ethics, data collection, and analysis. With chapters dedicated to developing research questions, conducting literature reviews, and writing up findings, this book empowers you to master both quantitative and qualitative methods.

You will learn:

·         How to develop genuine empirical questions to guide your research.

·         Practical tips for collecting and analysing various types of data.

·         Real-life applications and examples to ground your understanding.

·         Strategies for effective research writing and presenting your findings.

Perfect for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book lays a solid foundation for anyone embarking on their research journey.



Keith Punch is Emeritus Professor of Education in the University of Western Australia. He is the author of several books on research methods in education, covering quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, and he has supervised a very large number of graduate students working on dissertations and theses for higher degrees in education. 

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