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Sage Publications Ltd Researching Society and Culture 2012 Edition by Clive Seale
Clear, coherent and trusted this book is the perfect guide to the main social research methods in use today.The much anticipated third edition of Clive Seale's bestselling title further expands its coverage to provide an authoritative introduction to all of the social research methods used to analyze qualitative and quantitative data. Written by internationally renowned experts, every chapter is packed with real world examples, student-friendly learning aids and helpful practical tips. Highlights of this edition include:- New chapters covering: research design, sampling, structured data collection, preparing data for statistical analysis, coding and analysing qualitative data, narrative analysis and interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA), giving oral presentations, writing a research report and content and comparative keyword analysis - A much expanded glossary now boasting more than 500 definitions- A re-modelled and expanded website containing lecturer PowerPoint slides, extra chapters not included in the book and downloadable journal articles- Revised student exercises, workshops, review questions and key words An invaluable, practical resource this book is an essential companion for every undergraduate and postgraduate student starting a methods course or social research project. Table of contents :- Introduction and Guide to Using This Book - Clive SealePART ONE: STARTING OUTIntroduction to the Philosophy of Science - Miran EpsteinResearch and Theory - David Silverman Research and Policy - David SilvermanEthics and Social Research - Suki Ali and Moira KellyDoing a Literature Review - Duncan BranleyResearch Questions and Proposals - Moira KellyResearch Design - Clare RutterfordSampling - Clive SealeDoing a Dissertation - Chetan BhattPART TWO: DOING RESEARCHStructured Methods: Interviews, Questionnaires and Observation - Constantinos N Phellas, Alice Bloch and Clive SealeQualitative Interviewing - Bridget ByrneFocus Groups - Fran TonkissDoing Ethnography - David WalshDoing Historical and Documentary Research - Ben GidleyVisual Analysis - Suki AliSecondary Analysis and Official Statistics - Clive SealePreparing Data for Statistical Analysis - Clive SealeStatistical Reasoning: From One to Two Variables - Alice BlochStatistical Reasoning: Causal Arguments and Multivariate Analysis - Clive SealeCoding and Analyzing Qualitative Data - Carol RivasGenerating Grounded Theory - Clive SealeDiscourse Analysis - Fran TonkissAnalyzing Conversation - Tim RapleyNarrative Analysis and Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis - Ann Griffin and Vanessa MayContent and Comparative Keyword Analysis - Clive Seale and Fran TonkissCombining Qualitative and Quantitative Methods - Neil SpicerPART THREE: WRITING, PRESENTING, REFLECTINGWriting a Research Report - Carol RivasGiving Oral Presentations - David SilvermanValidity, Reliability and the Quality of Research - Clive SealeWhen Things Go Wrong - Mike Michael