Product Description

As a best-selling introductory book on the basics of social research, The Good Research Guide provides an accessible yet comprehensive introduction to the main approaches to social research and the methods most commonly used by researchers in the social sciences.

This edition has been updated to account for recent developments in the field such as:

• The emergence of mixed methods approaches
• Increased use of internet research
• More frequent use of methods such as triangulation and focus groups
• Developments in research ethics

Written for anyone undertaking a small-scale research project, either as part of an academic course or as part of their professional development, this book provides:

• A clear, straightforward introduction to data collection methods and data analysis
• Explanations of the key decisions researchers need to take, with practical advice on how to make appropriate decisions
• Essential checklists to guide good practice

This book is perfect for the first-time researcher looking for guidance on the issues they should consider and traps they should avoid when embarking on a social research project.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9891 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 360 pages

About the Author
Martyn Denscombe is Professor of Social Research at De Montfort University.

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Customer Reviews

Great for the basics
I am a first year PhD student (pure research and no taught modules or recommended reading) and found this book to be really helpful for getting started with the basics, even though I have already chosen my research method and proposal. It comes in small bite-size chunks with a few gems to get you thinking. I'm a 'get it done quick' kinda girl, so this was great for my style of 'action' learning. If you're more of a deep thinker, this may not be for you.

A must for students
One of the recommended course texts for the course I am on, and has been worth every penny! It contains some useful checklists, and although not an exhaustive text on qualitative research, it has been very useful.

An excellent buy!
If you can only justify buying one research book, then I recommend this one. It is a gem for anyone undertaking small-scale research. I am currently writing a dissertation and have found this to be the most accessible of my books on the methodology, etc. of research. The book is written in a very user-friendly style - which cannot be said of some of the other similar books I have bought. Fantastic for useful quotes and information to actually assist you when planning, undertaking and writing up the research project. Well worth every penny!