The Research Imagination

An Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

By: Paul S. Gray, John B. Williamson, David A. Karp

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The idea that science is a blueprint for research, and imagination gives research its life and purpose inspired this comprehensive explanation of research methodology. The authors' decades of experience have revealed that research is a craft requiring judgment and creativity, not simply memorization and application of the rules of science. Whether one is conducting an intimate one-on-one interview or a large-scale examination of an entire society, human imagination and scientific principles of inquiry go hand in hand. To that end, this book emphasizes scientific method, but also acknowledges its critics. It covers a wide variety of data-collection techniques, but presents them as reinforcing rather than competing with one another, thus striking a balance between qualitative and quantitative methods. It is designed for students and instructors who want a comprehensive treatment of a variety of research techniques with special emphasis on qualitative approaches.

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Published: 20th August 2007

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Research process
Theory and method
Research design
Measurement
Ethical and political issues
Sampling
Survey research
Intensive interviewing
Observational field research
Feminist methods
Historical analysis
Experimental research
Content analysis
Aggregate data analysis
Comparative research method
Evaluation research
Indexes and scales
Basic statistical analysis
Multivariate analysis and statistical significance; Epilogue: the value and limits of social science knowledge.
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An Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

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