Designing research in the social sciences

This innovative research design text will help you make informed choices when carrying out your research project. Covering both qualitative and quantitative approaches, and with examples drawn from a wide range of social science disciplines, the authors explain what is at stake when choosing a resea...

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Main Author: Maggetti, Martino
Other Authors: Gilardi, Fabrizio, Radaelli, Claudio M.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE 2013
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