Data Collection and Analysis

by Roger Sapsford (Editor), Victor Jupp (Editor)

In simple and non-technical terms, the Second Edition of Data Collection and Analysis illustrates a wide range of techniques and approaches used in social research projects. Always accessible and engaging, this comprehensive text covers both quantitative and qualitative approaches to data collection and analysis in social research, considering both the structure and logic of research projects and the ethics and politics of research. A wide range of examples illustrate the text and a set of exercises runs throughout the book to aid the reader in understanding and planning research projects. Building on the strengths of the First Edition , this new and expanded version - The addition of chapter introductions, summaries and key terms to guide the reader through the text - Three brand new chapters focusing research and information on the Net; discourse research; ethnographic and discursive qualitative analysis - Up-to-date examples of research in action - New material on questionnaire design, composite measurement and techniques of quantitative and qualitative interviewing An invaluable guide for students from across the social sciences, this wide-ranging volume is also a key resource for practitioners in a variety of applied areas including nursing, social work, the criminal justice system, teaching and education.

352 pages, Paperback

First published December 23, 1996

Reviews

[Jared Donis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to follow, simple style and concise. However, repetition of some of the concepts sometimes makes it boring — a common weakness of edited academic works. Anyway, it is a good reference, and I plan to get back to it when I do my thesis.

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Useful chapter analysing observations - 2.5*

I didn't really need the rest. I just skimmed.