This stand-alone research handbook covers the basics, and beyond, of social science research in a detailed and student-friendly manner. Straightforward and sequentially structured, it contains step-by-step explanations of the essentials students need to know about qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques to help them complete projects from start to finish. Very useful handbook for getting undergrads started and helping postgrads stay on track!
This book is a very user-friendly and theoretically robust guide that will prove invaluable to researchers and students alike. I particularly like the breadth and depth with which all dimensions of the research process are addressed and explained.
This textbook is unequivocally one of the best resources any student can own if they are required to do a research project or dissertation. This textbook is accessible to all and each chapter is written in a language that is plain, accurate and challenging in just the right quantities. Every element of the research process is clearly documented and discussed; many different types of research is included.
One of the best books about research design and methods - comprehensive and easy-to-comprehend.
This has to be one of my most often borrowed textbooks that rarely lingers on my shelves! Colleagues, doctoral students and masters students alike will find something of interest here - whether it be used as a reminder of terminology, or a quick introduction to a new field.
Excellent coverage of research topics, engaging and comprehensive book that is very handy to develop any research activity.
This book will be a useful addition to the reading list for Level 7 students writing a research proposal and Level 8 (PhD) students planning their research.
This is a comprehensive guide to research which will be an excellent reference source for students completing final year dissertations and and for students at more advanced levels of research
An in depth appreciation of the research field - which provides plenty of help for prospective researchers/writers. I found this to be rich in detail but also clearly set out - often texts in this type of field follow a very straightforward layout and content but this hits the core of the issue and more. Excellent support content online that is also detailed and is particularly helpful for Instructors. The activities in each chapter are generally strong and would be useful for highlighting/testing progress in general research projects.
Really clear book covering the essentials for carrying out educational research. Have updated reading to this version from pervious versions.
This is an outstanding text that allows students to develop their knowledge in a systematic way, reinforcing learning.
This book give a comprehensive overview of the research process. For HRM students it is vital that their research is undertaken in a real life setting so this is particularly relevant. I liked the range of case studies and real life examples helping students to make the links between theory and practice
Accessible well structured text which will assist social work researchers linking research with practice.
It is essential for challenge based research.
David Gray provides a comprehensive and easy to read book that makes the complex and, potentially, overwhelming concept of research methods much more engaging. The book is suitable for Undergraduate level student’s embarking on their first experiences of research as well as Postgraduate students who are formulating and designing their masters level research dissertations. The end of chapter resources, via the “Online Library”, that is available with this text are very effective to reinforce learning at all stages of the research process.
It is a text that is regarded as a student companion for contemporary research.
Welcomed by dissertation students undertaking empirical studies
This is an excellent text, clearly presenting the research process. This publication has been invaluable for many students on our degree programmes, enabling them to link the case studies, theory and their own research studies. This title has been added to the reading list as an essential text.
Excellent overview of the field presented in in an accessible manner.
Really useful book, I've used previous editions and can't recommend it enough to my students, both undergrad and post grad.