{"product_id":"research-in-practice-applied-methods-for-the-social-sciences","title":"Research in Practice: Applied Methods for the Social Sciences","description":"\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9781485102687\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuta, 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e594 pages, Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDVD INCLUDED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past few decades there has been a major shift in research methodology – away from technicist to more contextual and pragmatic approaches. This is reflected in a greater emphasis on interdisciplinary and applied research skills, the concurrent use of qualitive and quantitative methods, and more sophisticated understanding of the epistemological grounding research. \u003cem\u003eResearch in Practice\u003c\/em\u003e incorporates these new trends while also providing comprehensive coverage of the full range of established research approaches and techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lively text which incorporates new trends while also providing comprehensive coverage of the full range of established research approaches and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured to facilitate systematic study of each phase of the research process in sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAims to ground research methodology in terms of practical outcomes, and to equip students with applied technical know-how and conceptual tools to evaluate and contextualise their work in terms of larger social and philosophical issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong emphasis on practical examples drawn from the southern African experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly supplemented by photographs, case studies, tips and checklists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"I H Pentz Booksellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50562078245026,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/4047\/3732\/files\/9781485102687.jpg?v=1790943195","url":"https:\/\/pentzbooks.co.za\/products\/research-in-practice-applied-methods-for-the-social-sciences","provider":"I H Pentz Booksellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}