03043nam 2200625 450 991045832750332120200520144314.081-321-1981-9(CKB)2550000001307992(EBL)1698991(OCoLC)881035054(SSID)ssj0001225273(PQKBManifestationID)12422692(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001225273(PQKBWorkID)11269167(PQKB)11590944(MiAaPQ)EBC1698991(Au-PeEL)EBL1698991(CaPaEBR)ebr10875384(CaONFJC)MIL613680(EXLCZ)99255000000130799220140602h20072014 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrResearch methods for business and social science students /John Adams, Hafiz T. A. Khan, Robert RaesideSecond edition.New Delhi, India :Sage Publications,2007.©20141 online resource (305 p.)Description based upon print version of record.81-321-1366-7 1-306-82429-X Includes bibliographical references.Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 - Introduction to Research; 2 - Research Methodology; 3 - The Research Cycle; 4 - Literature Review and Critical Reading; 5 - Sampling; 6 - Primary Data Collection; 7 - Secondary Data Collection; 8 - Surveys; 9 - Interviews and Focus Groups; 10 - Qualitative Data Analysis; 11 - Descriptive Quantitative Analysis; 12 - Correlation and Regression; 13 - Advanced Statistical Analysis; 14 - Tests of Measurement and Quality; 15 - Conducting Your Research; 16 - Writing and Presenting the Dissertation; Appendices; Bibliography and Further ReadingAbout the AuthorsResearch Methods for Business and Social Science Students aims to present a clear discussion of the research methods employed in various disciplines related to our daily life problems. The theoretical basis of research methods is explained clearly and succinctly. Collecting data is a key part of the book and this includes both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The book also describes in clear terms how students can analyse data, interpret results and link these to the literature review and hence their own contriSocial sciencesResearchSocial sciencesMethodologyElectronic books.Social sciencesResearch.Social sciencesMethodology.001.4/2Adams John287392Khan Hafiz T. A.Raeside R(Robert),MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910458327503321Research methods for business and social science students1916576UNINA