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The Good Research Guide

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The Good Research Guide is a best-selling introductory book on the basics of social research. It provides practical and straightforward guidance for those who need to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies.

It covers all the major issues and concerns from start to finish.

It is a valuable resource for anyone conducting social research including those in applied areas such as business studies, health studies, nursing, education, social work, policy studies, marketing, media studies and criminology.

The book provides:

  • A clear, straightforward introduction to data collection methods and data analysis
  • Jargon-free coverage of the key issues
  • An attractive layout and user-friendly presentation
  • Checklists to guide good practice
The fourth edition has been extensively updated and includes features such as:
  • New material on qualitative data and narrative analysis
  • Good Practice boxes in every chapter
  • Four new appendices on key topics: Ethics, Data Protection, Triangulation and Focus Groups
  • New examples and illustrations on Surveys and Sampling
  • Additional topics in the Frequently Asked Questions section

About This Edition

ISBN: 9780335241385
Publication date:
Author: Martyn Denscombe
Publisher: Open University Press an imprint of McGraw-Hill Education
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 400 pages
Series: Open UP Study Skills
Genres: Society and Social Sciences
Study and learning skills: general
Social research and statistics
Teaching of a specific subject
Educational: Study and revision guides
Educational: Social sciences, social studies

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