{"product_id":"the-research-imagination-an-introduction-to-qualitative-and-quantitative-methods-hardback-9780521879729","title":"The Research Imagination; An Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Methods (Hardback) 9780521879729","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Research Imagination\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Methods\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQualitative and quantitative research methods are explored thoroughly in this resource for instructors and students of sociology.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePaul S. Gray (Author), John B. Williamson (Author), David A. Karp (Author), John R. Dalphin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521879729, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 20 August 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e480 pages, 29 tables\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 2.7 cm, 0.96 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe idea that science is a blueprint for research, and imagination gives research its life and purpose inspired this comprehensive explanation of research methodology. The authors' decades of experience have revealed that research is a craft requiring judgment and creativity, not simply memorization and application of the rules of science. Whether one is conducting an intimate one-on-one interview or a large-scale examination of an entire society, human imagination and scientific principles of inquiry go hand in hand. To that end, this book emphasizes scientific method, but also acknowledges its critics. It covers a wide variety of data-collection techniques, but presents them as reinforcing rather than competing with one another, thus striking a balance between qualitative and quantitative methods. It is designed for students and instructors who want a comprehensive treatment of a variety of research techniques with special emphasis on qualitative approaches.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Research process\u003cbr\u003e 2. Theory and method\u003cbr\u003e 3. Research design\u003cbr\u003e 4. Measurement\u003cbr\u003e 5. Ethical and political issues\u003cbr\u003e 6. Sampling\u003cbr\u003e 7. Survey research\u003cbr\u003e 8. Intensive interviewing\u003cbr\u003e 9. Observational field research\u003cbr\u003e 10. Feminist methods\u003cbr\u003e 11. Historical analysis\u003cbr\u003e 12. Experimental research\u003cbr\u003e 13. Content analysis\u003cbr\u003e 14. Aggregate data analysis\u003cbr\u003e 15. Comparative research method\u003cbr\u003e 16. Evaluation research\u003cbr\u003e 17. Indexes and scales\u003cbr\u003e 18. Basic statistical analysis\u003cbr\u003e 19. Multivariate analysis and statistical significance\u003cbr\u003e Epilogue: the value and limits of social science knowledge.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Social research \u0026amp; statistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Social research \u0026amp; statistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Social%20research%20\u0026amp;%20statistics%20%5BJHBC%5D%22\"\u003eJHBC\u003c\/a\u003e], Sociology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20%5BJHB%5D%22\"\u003eJHB\u003c\/a\u003e], Research methods: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Research methods: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Research%20methods:%20general%20%5BGPS%5D%22\"\u003eGPS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265324667160,"sku":"9780521879729","price":107.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521879729i.jpg?v=1692021709","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-research-imagination-an-introduction-to-qualitative-and-quantitative-methods-hardback-9780521879729","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}