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Social Research Methods, 4th Edition

Author: Maggie Walter  

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ISBN / EAN: 9780190310103
This textbook is prescribed for the following courses:
9087 - Education Research Perspectives PG University of Canberra
SOC3MSR - METHODS IN SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH La Trobe University
EDU610 - Introduction to Research for Educators Murdoch University
SOC3MSR - METHODS IN SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH; QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH La Trobe University
SOC5QSR - METHODS IN SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH; QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH La Trobe University
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Written in accessible style and with a clear structure, Social Research Methods, Fourth edition brings social research to life for students, using both theory and practical examples to illustrate the relevance of research methods in their future careers.

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A beginner’s guide to Australian and New Zealand social research practicesSocial Research Methods, fourth edition, is an introductory text for undergraduate social research students. This new edition aims to inspire and continue students’ engagement with social research by presenting the requisite introductory skills within a framework of exciting, up-to-date, relevant Australian and New Zealand research.This textbook includes new chapters and expands on difficult areas to encourage students to develop a set of practical research skills in line with contemporary Australian and New Zealand social research. It is vital for beginner social scientists to have a broad and comparative understanding of the major contemporary social research methods and this text aims to provide this requisite.NEW TO THIS EDITIONNew Case Studies outlining personal stories about individuals’ research journeys and their approachNew Voices in the Field profiles from prominent academics and researchers to provide students with insight into the professionUpdated numbered Exercises in each chapter to help students check their understandingUpdated Chapter Overviews to introduce each chapter with context and backgroundUpdated From Method to Practice components provide examples of how each method works in a real-life research projectThree new chapters on topical areas: Chapter 9: Quantitative Research MethodsChapter 16: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-based ResearchChapter 17: Internet Research and Digital Media MethodsThree chapters rewritten by new authors: Chapter 4: Ethics and Social ResearchChapter 8: Descriptive Statistical Analysis using SPSSChapter 18: Writing for Research

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Professor Maggie Walter is a sociologist whose research is focused on race relations, inequality, research methods and methodologies. She is a Professor of Sociology and the inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor of Aboriginal Research and Leadership at the University of Tasmania.

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Social Research Methods, Fourth Edition, is designed for students at the beginning of their journey in social research. The text guides students through all the steps of the research process, from formulating a question to writing up their report. Written by a team of active research practitioners, the text encourages students to develop a set of practical research skills in line with contemporary Australian and New Zealand social research practices. Using both theory and practical examples to illustrate the relevance of research methods in their future careers, Social Research Methods equips students with the tools required to develop a clear understanding of the nature of research and to gain an appreciation of the wide range of methods available. Australian and New Zealand-specific case studies are used liberally throughout the text to provide direct examples of how the methods are employed within the social sciences. Social Research Methods aims to inspire students to continue their engagement with social research by presenting the requisite introductory skills within a framework of exciting, up-to-date, relevant research.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press Australia | OUP Australia and New Zealand
Published
23rd September 2019
Edition
4th
Pages
500
ISBN
9780190310103

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ISBN / EAN: 9780190310103
This textbook is prescribed for the following courses:
9087 - Education Research Perspectives PG University of Canberra
SOC3MSR - METHODS IN SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH La Trobe University
EDU610 - Introduction to Research for Educators Murdoch University
SOC3MSR - METHODS IN SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH; QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH La Trobe University
SOC5QSR - METHODS IN SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH; QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH La Trobe University
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