Fundamentals of social research methods : an African perspective / Claire Bless, Craig Higson-Smith, Sello Levy Sithole.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Cape Town : Juta, 2013Edition: Fifth editionDescription: 410 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780702186837
  • 070218683X
Other title:
  • Social research methods
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 300.72 23
LOC classification:
  • HM24 BLE 2013
Contents:
The different methods of acquiring knowledge -- The scientific method applied to social reality -- Research ethics -- Problem conception and background information -- The types of research -- Research questions and variables -- Participatory and action research -- Research and community development -- Project monitoring and evaluation -- Research planning and design -- Sampling -- Data Collection: Basic concepts and techniques -- Ensuring the quality of data -- Quantitative data analysis and interpretation -- Qualitative data analysis and interpretation -- Research findings and dissemination -- Research management.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-388) and index.

The different methods of acquiring knowledge -- The scientific method applied to social reality -- Research ethics -- Problem conception and background information -- The types of research -- Research questions and variables -- Participatory and action research -- Research and community development -- Project monitoring and evaluation -- Research planning and design -- Sampling -- Data Collection: Basic concepts and techniques -- Ensuring the quality of data -- Quantitative data analysis and interpretation -- Qualitative data analysis and interpretation -- Research findings and dissemination -- Research management.

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