Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (6th Edition) [Hardcover]

W. Lawrence Neuman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205457932 | ISBN-13: 978-0205457939 | Publication Date: September 30, 2005 | Edition: 6

Presents a more balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods than any other book on the market, and illustrates how the greatest benefit often comes from combining various approaches. It discusses the social and historical context of research, and teaches students to recognize ethnocentric perspectives and the assumptions, values, and beliefs of their own society. Chapter 3, “Theory and Research,”  helps students with no prior coursework in social theory understand the importance of theory and its connection to research.The book contains many explanatory diagrams and interesting examples drawn from scholarly literature and incorporates feminist and postmodernist theories in the “Meaning of Methodologies” chapter (Ch. 4). Covers writing a literature review and ethics early in Chapter 5 and concludes with a chapter on writing a research report.

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This highly regarded text presents a comprehensive and balanced introduction to both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research, emphasizing the benefits of combining various approaches. Dozens of new examples from actual research studies help illustrate concepts and methods.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 600 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 6 edition (September 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205457932
• ISBN-13: 978-0205457939
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #128,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect balance for new researchers, May 21, 2006

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Stuart French "kurokaze204" (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book has been my bible during my Masters degree research project.
I looked around before finding it and found that most texts that covered both quantitative and qualitative methods were either radically simple introductions, or assumed way too much prior knowledge.
It is a great reference book, but for new researchers like me, reading it from front to back has guided my into the complexities of research without drowning me at the same time.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Social Research Methods by W. Lawrence Neuman, August 30, 2009

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Y. Zibowsky - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

This effort clearly defines, explains and illustrates with examples: research, research methods, social sciences research, and how to utilize research methods. I highly recommend it for all beginning undergraduate students, graduate students looking to improve their research skills, and anyone who may be utilizing research results in their job functions and/or projects.

0 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS, February 10, 2009

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This review is from: Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

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