This book provides a comprehensive and concise account of social science research methodologies―both qualitative and quantitative― and the debates surrounding them. It shows how methodological and epistemological issues are interwoven, and presents a succinct overview of relevant philosophical issues.
Key features
- Emphasises on methods of data collection and interpretation
- Focuses on ground realities faced by researchers and uses numerous examples
- Explains key terms and topics for the student of social sciences
A classic work in the field, this will be useful to students across disciplines of the social sciences, especially sociology.