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Research Methodology for Social Sciences provides guidelines for designing and conducting evidence-based research in social sciences and interdisciplinary studies using both qualitative and quantitative data. Blending the particularity of different sub-disciplines and interdisciplinary nature of social sciences, this volume: Provides insights on epistemological issues and deliberates on debates over qualitative research methods; Covers different aspects of qualitative research techniques and evidence-based research techniques, including survey design, choice of sample, construction of indices, statistical inferences and data analysis; Discusses concepts, techniques and tools at different stages of research, beginning with the design of field surveys to collect raw data and then analyse it using statistical and econometric methods. With illustrations, examples and a reader-friendly approach, this volume will serve as a key reference material for compulsory research methodology courses at doctoral levels across different disciplines, such as economics, sociology, women's studies, education, anthropology, political science, international relations, philosophy, history and business management. This volume will also be indispensable for postgraduate courses dealing with quantitative techniques and data analysis.Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis LTD
ISBN-139780367409845
eBay Product ID (ePID)15046559218
Product Key Features
Number of Pages268 Pages
Publication NameResearch Methodology for Social Sciences
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Research
AuthorNandan Bhattacharya, Rajat Acharyya
SeriesContemporary Issues in Social Science Research
Dimensions
Item Height234 mm
Item Weight449 g
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EditorRajat Acharyya, Nandan Bhattacharya
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom