The book provides the reader with an understanding of the importance of research design and its place in the research process; describes the main types of resea

The basic requirements for research designs and research proposals are laid out at the beginning of the book, followed by discussion of the major design element

This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education,

Research design is of critical importance in social research, despite its relative neglect in many methods resources. Early consideration of design in relation

Making Sense of Social Research Methodology: A Student and Practitioner Centered Approach introduces students to research methods by illuminating the underlying