Methodology of social research / Dr. Premlata.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Premlata, Dr, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Research--Methodology.

Social sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (206 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New Delhi, India : Centrum Press, 2013.

Summary:

Social research can serve a variety of purposes. Three of the most influential and common purposes of research are exploration, description and explanation. Exploration involves familiarizing a researcher with a topic. Exploration satisfies the researcher's curiosity and desire for improved understanding. Exploration tests the feasibility of undertaking a more extensive study. Exploration helps develop the methods that will be used in a study. Description involves describing situations and events through scientific observation. Scientific descriptions are typically more accurate and precise than causal ones. The concept of methodology of social research in the Indian and abroad context and attempts to integrate participatory and rights-based concerns with social work statistics and research.

Contents:

Intro

Halftitle Page

Title Page

Copyrights Page

Contents

Preface

1. Introduction

2. Sampling

3. Types of Research Method

4. Measurement

5. Case Study Design

6. Experimental Research

7. Statistical Hypothesis Testing

8. Reliability

9. Method of Sampling in Social Work

10. Research Design in Context

11. Single-Subject Designs

12. The Problem Formulation Process

13. Cognitive and Organizational Complexity and Behaviour

Bibliography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

93-5314-164-8

OCLC:

1142768585