TY - BOOK AU - Bless,Claire AU - Higson-Smith,Craig AU - Sithole,Sello Levy TI - Fundamentals of social research methods: an African perspective SN - 9780702186837 AV - HM24 BLE 2013 U1 - 300.72 23 PY - 2013/// CY - Cape Town PB - Juta KW - Social sciences KW - Methodology KW - Research N1 - 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 ER -