Social Research Methods and Applications

Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches

Kultar Singh (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

356 Seiten

2025
Routledge (Verlag)
9781032973166 (ISBN)

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Social Research Methods and Applications is a comprehensive reference and inclusive account of social research methods covering all aspects of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research methodology. The book walks researchers and students through every step of the research process, from developing objectives, selecting research methodologies, sampling, and providing tips on properly collecting, analyzing, interpreting data, and disseminating findings explains how researchers can apply advanced analytical techniques using big data to analyze and interpret the social sector; provides a detailed guide to using software-assisted data analytical techniques for qualitative (ATLAS.ti, NVivo, etc.) and quantitative research (STATA and SPSS); details how social research methods and techniques can be applied; and provides a complete account of monitoring and evaluation and how this can help track the progress and success of a project. The book teaches the application of social research methods and techniques that integrate techniques from management and other social streams, ranging from CBA, LFA, and SWOT analysis to EIA. It is designed to serve as a definitive guide to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students across the social sciences, especially early researchers looking for a handy guide to research methodology. Additionally, it is a handy reference for professional researchers and academicians.

Kultar Singh is the founder-CEO of Sambodhi Research and Communications, Delhi-NCR, India. He has over 25 years of experience in social research, evaluation, and data analytics to generate rigorous evidence to influence and inform policy for programmatic decisions. Over the past 25 years, his work has helped shape discourse around research and analytics. He has led over 150 research and evaluation projects for multilateral, bilateral donors, and private foundations across thematic areas.

1. Social Research: Introduction and Overview 2. Research Process 3. Sampling And Sample Size Estimation 4. Qualitative Research 5. Qualitative Data Analysis 6. Qualitative Data Analysis Using Software 7. Quantitative Research and Data Analysis 8. Mixed Methods Approach 9. Data Analysis Using Quantitative Software 10. Multivariate And Advanced Data Analytics Techniques 11. Social Research Techniques and Application 12. Summary and Conclusion

Erscheinungsdatum	10.09.2025
Zusatzinfo	45 Tables, black and white; 22 Line drawings, black and white; 70 Halftones, black and white; 92 Illustrations, black and white
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	174 x 246 mm
Gewicht	720 g
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Empirische Sozialforschung
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
ISBN-13	9781032973166 / 9781032973166
Zustand	Neuware