Dr. Asha Rani – författare

The Encyclopedia of Research Methodology in Sociology and Social Sciences deals with Social Science Research Methods (Sociology), expertise in Research Methods training and provides comprehensive training in the whole process of research conceptualization and design. The book provides theoretical and practical knowledge of the variety of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods available to the social scientist and of the principal methods of analyzing data. It also covers the research process, ethical considerations and social theory. Each chapter presents a particular approach to data analysis, discussing the underlying logic and demonstrating its application by working through a substantive example - with mathematical reasoning kept to a minimum. The theoretical chapters provide an introduction to recently developing approaches to social science research and discuss both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research, emphasizing the benefits of combining various approaches. This encyclopedia provides an excellent preparation for research-based careers within both the public and private sector.