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Doing a Successful Research Project: Using Qualitative or Quantitative Methods Paperback – 11 March 2014

by Martin Brett Davies (Author), Nathan Hughes (Author)

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This straightforward, student-friendly guide contains all the practical advice for successfully undertaking a research project, leading students through all the stages of the research process. The second edition of this no-nonsense textbook supports students in conducting their own research projects, whatever discipline they are from. Describing processes, tools and strategies in a simple, succinct way, it supports the reader carefully through the planning and design stages, to implementation, analysis and completion.

Doing a Successful Research Project is suitable for an interdisciplinary audience all over the world. It is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking a research project or dissertation across the social sciences, applied social sciences, education, health and business studies. It can also be used as essential or complimentary reading on modules on qualitative and quantitative research and research design.<

New to this Edition:
- Enhanced coverage of essential topics, including research ethics, the literature review and online methodologies
- Increased coverage on quantitative methods
- New up-to-date examples of real-life research studies
- Broadened scope to encourage appeal to a wide range of academic disciplines

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ISBN-10

1137306424
ISBN-13

978-1137306425
Edition

2
Publisher

Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date

11 March 2014
Language

English
Dimensions

13.97 x 1.55 x 21.59 cm
Print length

288 pages
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"This book contains all the advice a student needs to design a hands-on methods project, to reflect on the process and to acquire transferable skills for the future." - Ann Taylor, Lecturer in Sociology, University of Newcastle NSW, Australia
"This is an excellent guide for undergraduate students conducting research projects in the social sciences. It addresses many of the issues that students encounter and offers excellent practical advice. It is the best text on this topic I have seen." Patrick White, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Leicester, UK
"Clearly-written and well-organized, this book is an excellent, introductory text covering a broad scope of research methods for beginning students." Gerardo Marti, L. Richardson King Associate Professor of Sociology, Davidson College, USA

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Book Description

Contains all the practical advice for successfully undertaking a research project, leading students through all the stages of the research process. Describes processes, tools and strategies to support the reader through the planning and design stages, to implementation, analysis and completion.