This bestselling introductory book offers practical and straightforward guidance on the basics of social research, ideal for anyone who needs to conduct small-scale research projects as part of their undergraduate, postgraduate or professional studies.The book provides:. A clear, straightforward introduction to data collection methods and data analysis. Jargon-free coverage of the key issues. Checklists to guide good practiceThe sixth edition has been extensively updated and includes features such as:. A new chapter on the Life Course Perspective. A new chapter on Literature Reviews. New material on the Delphi Technique. An updated and expanded chapter on the analysis of Quantitative Data. New examples and illustrations throughoutThe Good Research Guide, 6th edition is a valuable resource for anyone conducting social research including those in applied areas such as business studies, health studies, nursing, education, social work, policy studies, marketing, media studies and criminology.

IntroductionPart 1 Strategies For Social Research1 Surveys2 Sampling3 Case Studies4 Experiments5 Ethnography6 Life Course Perspective7 Grounded Theory8 Action Research9 Phenomenology10 Systematic Reviews11 Mixed MethodsPart 2 Methods Of Data Collection12 Questionnaires13 Interviews14 Observation15 DocumentsPart 3 Data Analysis16 Quantitative Data17 Qualitative DataPart 4 Context18 Research Ethics19 Research Reports20 Literature Reviews