The Good Research Guide: For Small-Scale Social Research Projects

This bestselling introductory book offers practical and straightforward guidance on the basics of social research, ideal for anyone who needs to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies. The book provides: - A clear, straightforward introduction to data collection methods and data analysis - Jargon-free coverage of the key issues - Checklists to guide good practice The sixth edition has been extensively updated and includes features such as: - A new chapter on the Life Course Perspective - A new chapter on Literature Reviews - New material on the Delphi Technique - An updated and expanded chapter on the analysis of Quantitative Data - New examples and illustrations throughout