The Good Research Guide: For Small-Scale Social Research Projects: for small-scale social research projects

It covers all the major issues and concerns from start to finish.

It is a valuable resource for anyone conducting social research including those in applied areas such as business studies, health studies, nursing, education, social work, policy studies, marketing, media studies and criminology.

The book provides:

• A clear, straightforward introduction to data collection methods and data analysis
• Jargon-free coverage of the key issues
• An attractive layout and user-friendly presentation
• Checklists to guide good practice The fourth edition has been extensively updated and includes features such as:
  • New material on qualitative data and narrative analysis
  • Good Practice boxes in every chapter
  • Four new appendices on key topics: Ethics, Data Protection, Triangulation and Focus Groups
  • New examples and illustrations on Surveys and Sampling
  • Additional topics in the Frequently Asked Questions section