With its focus on critical thinking and applied learning, Doing Social Research provides a unique approach to conducting social research. The book is organised according to the broad chronology of developing and conducting a typical student research project and provides coverage of key theories alon…
This book includes an accompanying Online Learning Centre. The link can be found within the preliminary pages of the book.“This book will undoubtedly become a must read for every PhD student.”Dr Steven McCabe, Associate Professor, Birmingham City University, UK“A great addition to any supervis…
“In this era of bountiful visual, qualitative and informationalised knowledge of the social world a conscientious guide to social research is ever more valuable…this is a knowledgeably written, highly engaging and genuinely interesting book."Dr Pamela Odih BSoc.Sc. PhD. Senior Lecturer Goldsmith…
Evaluating Improvement and Implementation for Health describes modern evaluation methods in healthcare and policymaking, and challenges some of the assumptions of the evidence based healthcare movement: Are innovations always an improvement? Are they always worth it? Can they be implemented? More im…
“This is an excellent and much needed book. It has a clear and logical structure that leads you through the knowledge base needed to critically appraise and evaluate clinical research studies ... Each section has brief measurable learning outcomes to give the learning focus and particularly helpfu…
“Essentials of Social Research is a well-balanced and engaging treatment of the many facets of doing research. Capturing a trend toward the use of multiple methods and perspectives, the authors weave theoretical insights with interesting findings and applications on a variety of topics. Their use …
"With the compelling evidence that more redistributive universal welfare benefits and education provide the main escalator to reducing inequalities, this is a timely and thought-provoking book for all those concerned to reduce our societies’ embedded structural inequalities, cumulative disadvantag…
"an ideal set text" Angela Scriven, Course Leader, Brunel UniversityWhich research method should I use to evaluate services?How do I design a questionnaire?How do I conduct a systematic review of research?This handbook helps researchers to plan, carry out, and analyse health research, and evaluate …
This book is a comprehensive guide to selecting approaches and carrying out qualitative research. Rather than being prescriptive, it provides information on various data collection procedures and how to make decisions about specific qualitative approaches. Its aim is to extend researchers’ underst…
* What are the strengths and limitations of social surveys?* How can the principles of surveying be put into practice?* How are findings analysed and results presented?The survey has become a widely used technique for gathering information and opinions from individuals, organizations, and other grou…
