Research Methods: The Key Concepts

This book provides an overview of ninety key concepts that often trouble those who are new to researching within the social sciences. It covers theories of knowledge, methodologies, and methods, and offers detailed critical commentary on key concepts in a particularly accessible way. It includes a wide range of research reports across many different fields and is useful for higher-education students, doctoral researchers, and those undertaking thesis production. The second edition of the book provides a more comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, recognizing the changes in the ways researchers are thinking about knowledge and acquiring knowledge, the increasing use of digital tools to collect data, and the desire many contemporary researchers feel to promote social justice through their research.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 218 pages
\n Publication date: 29 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive book offers a thorough exploration of ninety essential concepts that frequently challenge newcomers to social science research. It delves into diverse theories of knowledge, methodologies, and methods, presenting each concept with a clear definition, highlighting how researchers have applied it in their studies, and addressing the complexities and challenges it presents. The book serves as a valuable resource for individuals embarking on their own social research projects, providing detailed critical commentary on key concepts in a highly accessible manner.

To enhance the learning experience, the book showcases a wide range of research reports across various social science fields. These include not only classic accounts but also a broad selection of recent studies, some written by emerging researchers. Whether you are a higher-education student pursuing projects within social science faculties at the end of your first degree or during a master's program, or even embarking on doctoral research, this book will prove invaluable. Certain entries have been specifically crafted with the production of a thesis in mind.

In its second edition, Research Methods: The Key Concepts has been extensively revised and expanded. Numerous old entries have been updated, and an impressive nineteen new entries have been added. This edition recognizes the evolving landscape of social research, encompassing changes in the ways researchers conceive of knowledge and acquire knowledge, the increasing reliance on digital tools for data collection, and the growing desire among contemporary researchers to promote social justice through their research endeavors.

By embracing these developments, this book equips new researchers with the necessary tools and insights to navigate the complexities of social science research. It serves as a compass, guiding them through the theoretical frameworks, methodological approaches, and ethical considerations that shape the field. Whether you seek to deepen your understanding of social phenomena, address pressing societal issues, or contribute to the body of knowledge, Research Methods: The Key Concepts is an indispensable companion on your research journey.

\n Weight: 298g\n
Dimension: 137 x 214 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367178741\n
Edition number: 2 New edition\n