The Good Research Guide

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 The Good Research Guide, 6th edition is a valuable resource for anyone conducting social research including those in applied areas such as business studies, health studies, nursing, education, social work, policy studies, marketing, media studies and criminology.