Full Description
An introduction to social research methods in applied fields. Taking a practical, problem-based approach, the authors systematically explain the steps of the research process in workplace, government, institutional and community settings. Based on case-studies, this is a user-friendly, fresh approach to a core professional skill.
Contents
One: Research in context..1. Research and its context..Two: The case studies..2. The equity case study: It's not a flower shop in here' - Carole Kayrooz..3. The internal change case study: A chain of research - Chris Trevitt..4. The community youth case study: Is that all there is?' - Barbara Pamphilon..5. The surplus student places case study: A twenty first century realtiy? - Maureen Boyle..6. The community aged care case study: An evaluation of aged care packages - Corinne Trevitt + Elizabeth MacKinlay..7. The business Planning case study: An electronic future? - Carole Kayrooz..Three: Research approach..8. Research purpose and approach..9. Quality in research..10. Design + sampling..Four: Research methods..11. Observations..12. Interviews..13. Focus groups..14. Questionnaires..Five: Research writing..15. The information review..16. Three proposals..Six: In
