| Description |
x, 114 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword to the first edition -- Preface to the second edition -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Who and what this book is for -- 2. What is social research? -- 3. Why do you want to do it? -- 4. Managing, timing, budgeting and some common mistakes to avoid -- 5. How to go about 'finding out' -- 6. Other resources around -- 7. Interpretation and organising ideas -- 8. Ways of getting your findings across -- App. A. Some examples of good do it yourself social research -- App. B. Translations of common research language -- Bibliography of research texts and some further reading |
| Summary |
"This introduction to social research methods became a runaway bestseller when it was first published. For fifteen years it has been used by students and professionals in sociology, social work, community development, education, health , welfare, psychology, management, environmental studies, legal studies and many other fields." - back cover |
| Notes |
Originally published: Collingwood, Vic. : Victorian Council of Social Service and the Melbourne Family Care Organisation, 1984 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-114) |
| Subject |
Research.
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Social sciences -- Methodology.
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Social sciences -- Research -- Case studies.
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Social sciences -- Research.
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Social surveys.
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Sociology -- Methodology.
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Sociology -- Research -- Case studies.
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Sociology -- Research.
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Research Design.
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| Author |
Wadsworth, Yoland.
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Victorian Council of Social Service.
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| LC no. |
99487798 |
| ISBN |
1864484152 |
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9781864484151 |
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