Data Collection

1st Edition

Key Debates and Methods in Social Research

Wendy Olsen
eISBN-13: 9781446291887

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This innovative book provides students and researchers alike with an indispensible introduction to the key theoretical issues and practical methods needed for data collection. </p> <p></p> <p>It uses clear definitions, relevant interdisciplinary examples from around the world and up-to-date suggestions for further reading to demonstrate how to usefully gather and use qualitative, quantitative, and mixed data sets.</p> <p></p> <p>The book is divided into seven critical parts:</p> <p></p> <p>• Data Collection: An Introduction to Research Practices</p> <p>• Collecting Qualitative Data </p> <p>• Observation and Informed Methods</p> <p>• Experimental and Systematic Data Collection</p> <p>• Survey Methods for Data Collection</p> <p>• The Case Study Method of Data Collection</p> <p>• Concluding Suggestions for Data Collection Groups</p> <p></p> <p>A stimulating, practical guide which can be read as individual concepts or as a whole this will be an important resource for students and research professionals.</p> <p></p> <p>Wendy Olsen is Senior Lecturer at Manchester University, Institute for Development Policy & Management and Cathie Marsh Centre for Census & Survey Research

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ISBNs 9781446254189, 144629188X, 9781847872555, 9781847872555, 9781847872562, 1847872565, 9781847872562, 9781847872562, 9781446291887
Language English
Number of Pages 248
Edition 1st