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100	1		_aGomm, Roger.
245	1	0	_aSocial research methodology : _ba critical introduction / _cRoger Gomm.
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_aBasingstoke [England] ; _aNew York : _bPalgrave Macmillan, _c2008.
300			_axx, 428 p. : _bill. ; _c25 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 391-417) and index.
505	0		_aOverview of the book -- Instruments and instrument design -- Controlled experiments -- More naturalism in experiments -- Computer simulations and complexity theory -- Sample surveys and statistical representativeness -- Natural experiments -- Controlling for time in natural experiments -- Using administrative data in research -- Questions and answers -- Analysing the results of qualitative interviews -- Observing naturally occurring events -- Analysing written documents -- Evaluative and emancipatory research -- Systematic reviews, meta-analysis and synthesis from diverse sources -- Research ethics.
520	1		_a"The second edition of this popular book continues to support students through each and every step of their research projects. Drawing on a much-praised critical approach, Social Research Methodology 2e helps students to gain a full understanding of social research tools and theory, and explains the methods of putting them into practice." "Introducing and exploring all the key quantitative and qualitative methods, Roger Gomm helps students understand how to choose the right data collection technique to get the results they want. This practical book is invaluable reading for all those studying across education, health and social sciences."--BOOK JACKET.
650		0	_aSocial sciences _xResearch _xMethodology.
650		0	_aSocial sciences _xMethodology.
650		0	_aSocial surveys _xMethodology.
856	4	2	_3Contributor biographical information _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0835/2008015924-b.html
856	4	2	_3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0835/2008015924-d.html
856	4	1	_3Table of contents only _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0835/2008015924-t.html
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