Social Scientific Research Dawn Brancati ISBN: 9781526426840

Offering an engaging and entertaining introduction to research methods, this is a practical and easy-to-use companion for all new researchers and students in the social sciences. Covering all the key stages of the research process, this book guides students in navigating some of the biggest challenges in developing a research project.


This book:
Uses real-life everyday examples, connecting research methods to your experiences
Includes dedicated chapters on identifying a research question, ethics and writing up your findings
Comprises an array of activities, tips, illustrations and international case studies
Covers qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research
Bringing methods to life for students across the social sciences, this book will provide you with the confidence you need to get your research off the ground.


I. Introduction
Chapter 1: What is Social Science Research?
Chapter 2: Research Ethics
Chapter 3: Identifying a Research Question
Chapter 4: Conducting the Literature Review

II. Argumentation
Chapter 5: Building Effective Concepts
Chapter 6: Making Strong Arguments

III. METHOD AND CASE SELECTION
Chapter 7: Method Selection
Chapter 8: Mixed Methods Research
Chapter 9: Case Selection

IV. QUALITATIVE METHODS AND ANALYSIS
Chapter 10: Interviews
Chapter 11: Focus Groups
Chapter 12: Participant Observation
Chapter 13: Process Tracing
Chapter 14: Comparative Case Method

V. QUANTITATIVE METHODS AND ANALYSIS
Chapter 15: Measurement
Chapter 16: Quantitative Data
Chapter 17: Content Analysis
Chapter 18: Surveys
Chapter 19: Experiments
Chapter 20: Observational Studies

V. CONCLUSION
Chapter 21: Social Scientific Writing