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1	Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches more books like this by Dr. John W Creswell add to wishlist 'It is a book that will stimulate the graduate student and provide a rich source of material for any teacher of research design' - "Qualitative Research Journal". The book that has helped more than 80,000 students and researchers prepare their plan or proposal for a scholarly journal article, dissertation or thesis has been revised and updated ... see all copies from £7.33! new only from £19.77!
2	The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark more books like this by Carl Sagan add to wishlist Scientist Dr Carl Sagan argues that modern tales of the paranormal, such as alien abduction stories, are in fact simply a modern version of fairy tales and only exist in the mind, and asserts that these accounts come from a potentially hazardous lack of scientific thought and knowledge, a situation which he feels should be remedied. see all copies from £6.94! new only from £8.04! \| first editions
3	You May Ask Yourself: An Introduction to Thinking Like a Sociologist more books like this by Dalton Conley add to wishlist Make the familiar strange with Dalton Conley's "untextbook." see all copies from £24.75! new only from £28.10! \| first editions
4	Case Study Research: Design and Methods more books like this by Dr. Robert K Yin add to wishlist With over 90,000 copies sold of the previous editions the new Third Edition of the best-selling "Case Study Research" has been carefully revised, updated, and expanded while retaining virtually all of the features and coverage of the second edition. Robert Yin's comprehensive presentation covers all aspects of the case study method - from problem ... see all copies from £8.26! new only from £24.41! \| first editions
5	Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches more books like this by John W Creswell add to wishlist The Second Edition of this bestselling text once again explores the philosophical underpinnings, history, and key elements of each of five qualitative inquiry traditions: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Written in an accessible style, this book relates research designs to each of the traditions of ... see all copies from £35.14! new only from £35.14! \| first editions
6	Research Methods for Social Work more books like this by Allen Rubin add to wishlist In this revised edition of the text for social workers, the authors retain the comprehensive approach, while including a more balanced content about quantitative and qualitative methods. The text now presents a greater emphasis on alternative thinking; is more sensitive to the debate about quantitative and qualitative research; provides updated ... see all copies from £4.95! new only from £11.55! \| first editions
7	Methods Toward a Science of Behavior and Experience more books like this by William J Ray add to wishlist Ray's unique approach to the philosophy of science focuses on two major goas: introducing students to the basics of science and to the spirit that motivates many scientists, and helping students make the transition from outside observer of science to active participant. see all copies from £4.95! new only from £6.81! \| first editions
8	Practice of Social Research more books like this by Earl Robert Babbie add to wishlist Earl Babbie's "The Practice of Social Research" is one of the most successful general research method books in the USA. Revised for the eighth time, the book offers comprehensive coverage of the main methodological approaches used in the social sciences; detailed discussions of specific methods and techniques used in such areas as sampling, ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £8.04! \| first editions
9	Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences: A Brief Course more books like this by Arthur Aron, Elaine N Aron, Ph.D. add to wishlist For one-quarter/semester courses that focus on the basics or combine statistics with research methods. By using definitional formulas to emphasize the concepts of statistics, rather than rote memorization, students work problems in a way that keeps them constantly aware of the underlying logic of what they are doing. Here, in the fourth edition of ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £36.52! \| first editions
10	Research Methods for Criminal Justice and Criminology more books like this by Michael G Maxfield add to wishlist This volume explores research methods for criminal justice and criminology. Topics covered include: crime, criminal justice and scientific inquiry; theory and criminal justice research; causation and validity; and general issues in research design. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £8.66!
11 view cover	Visions: How Science Will Revolutionize the 21st Century more books like this by Michio Kaku (Preface by) add to wishlist Kaku examines how quantum mechanics, bio-genetics, and artificial intelligence will dramatically alter science and the way we will live in the 21st century. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
12 view cover	Approaches to Social Research more books like this by Royce A Singleton, Jr., Bruce C Straits add to wishlist This text provides a detailed yet accessible and intelligible introduction to social research methods, focusing on four major approaches to research: experimentation, survey research, field research, and the use of available data. In each case, the authors provide a detailed account of the advantages and disadvantages as well as the process of ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £11.75!
13 view cover	Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods more books like this by Michael Quinn Patton (Editor) add to wishlist The completely revised and updated edition of this methodological classic continues to provide practical, comprehensive and strategic guidance on qualitative design, purposeful sampling, interviewing, fieldwork, observation methods, and qualitative analysis and interpretation while integrating the extensive qualitative literature of the last ... see all copies from £50.85! new only from £50.96!
14 view cover	Qualitative research methods for the social sciences more books like this by Bruce L Berg add to wishlist This book offers the most comprehensive and straightforward coverage of doing qualitative research on the market, now with a new chapter on Action Research. The author's central purpose remains a desire to instruct inexperienced researchers in ways of effectively collecting, organizing, and making sense of qualitative data, while stressing the ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £19.81! \| first editions
15 view cover	Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches more books like this by William Lawrence Neuman add to wishlist This comprehensive text offers students balanced coverage of both the qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research. The fourth edition of Social Research Methods renews its commitment to help students learn that social research does not take place in a vacuum, but in a social and historical context that can affect their actions. It ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £22.90!
16 view cover	The Basics of Social Research more books like this by Babbie add to wishlist This thorough revision of Babbie's standard-setting book presents a succinct, straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by social scientists. Contemporary examples such as terrorism, Alzheimer's disease, anti-gay prejudice and education, and the legalization of marijuana make this Fifth Edition thoroughly ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £15.94!
17 view cover	Think Sociology more books like this by John D Carl add to wishlist We live in a world of fast-paced change that is being fueled by new technologies, changing personal and social relationships, and changing cultural values and economic conditions. Sociology is a discipline that can help you understand this change. Looking at their world through the sociological perspective enables students to better understand ... see all copies from £23.00! new only from £23.26! \| first editions
18 view cover	Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples more books like this by Linda Tuhiwai Smith add to wishlist transformed". In the first part of the book, the author critically examines the historical and philosophical base of western research. Extending the work of Foucault, she explores the intersections of imperialism, knowledge and research. The second part of the book meets the urgent need for literature which validates various frustrations with ... see all copies from £11.84! new only from £11.84!
19 view cover	Designing Qualitative Research more books like this by Dr. Catherine Marshall, Dr. Gretchen B Rossman add to wishlist Completely updated, the new edition of Designing Qualitative Research contains lucid discussions on the critical traditions within qualitative inquiry, conceptualizations of researchers' roles and possibilities for more collaborative ways of doing qualitative research. Featuring a new chapter organization, the volume highlights the important ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £29.82! \| first editions
20 view cover	Social Research Methods more books like this by Alan Bryman add to wishlist Now in its 2nd edition, this market leading textbook continues to provide students with an excellent explanation and demonstration of the main theories and techniques in social research methods. The book shows students how to assess the contexts within which different research methods may be used and how they should be implemented. It covers both ... see all copies from £10.38! new only from £13.01! \| first editions
21 view cover	Qualitative Research Design: An Interactive Approach more books like this by Joseph Alex Maxwell add to wishlist This book gives researchers and students a user-friendly, step-by-step guide to planning qualitative research. Based on a course that the author taught for 7 years at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, it is written in an informal, jargon-free style and incorporates many examples and hands-on exercises. Rather than the rigid, linear ... see all copies from £11.16! new only from £31.55! \| first editions
22 view cover	Research Methods for Public Administrators more books like this by Elizabethann O'Sullivan add to wishlist This practical, up-to-date text introduces students to the methodological tools public administrators and policy analysts use to conduct research. This lucid text offers an abundance of examples to illustrate methods and step-by-step instructions focusing on common research techniques, providing a sound foundation in model building, research ... see all copies from £5.27! new only from £6.08!
23 view cover	Program Evaluation: Methods and Case Studies more books like this by Emil J Posavac add to wishlist For upper-level undergraduate/ graduate-level courses in Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Program Administration, and Public Administration, in departments of Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Corrections, Public Health, Public Administration, Political Science, Human Services, Community Nursing, Educational Administration, Higher ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £35.90! \| first editions
24 view cover	Focus Groups: A Practical Guide for Applied Research more books like this by Prof. Richard A Krueger add to wishlist Focus groups are rapidly emerging as one of the preferred sources of information. They are used for assessing needs, planning programmes, evaluation and decision making. This practical guide incorporates research from both the social sciences and marketing research. The author gives advice on conducting focus group interviews, with clear ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £33.25!
25 view cover	Foundations of Behavioral Research more books like this by Fred N Kerlinger add to wishlist Written for the course in research methods in psychology or education departments, this text examines the fundamentals of solving a scientific research problem, focusing on the relationship between the problem and the research design. This exciting new edition includes up-to-date information about computer statistical software, multivariate ... see all copies from £4.95! new only from £22.24! \| first editions

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