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" Understanding social research / "
Johann Mouton.
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BL
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949364
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b703734
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| Main Entry
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Mouton, J., (Johann)
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Understanding social research /\ Johann Mouton.
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| Edition Statement
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1st ed., 3rd impression.
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| Publication Statement
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Pretoria :: Van Schaik Publishers,, 1996
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xiii, 272 pages :: illustrations ;; 25 cm
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0627021638
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: 9780627021633
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-262) and index.
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| Contents
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Developing a conceptual model of social science -- 1. Multiple worlds -- 2. Kinds of knowledge -- 3. Scientific knowledge -- 4. The nature of scientific research -- 5. Research as a journey -- 6. Research as the pursuit of truth (the epistemological dimension) -- 7. Research as methodical and systematic inquiry (the methodological dimension) -- 8. Research as a social practice (the sociological dimension) -- 9. The social world as the object of inquiry (the ontological dimension) -- 10. An integrated model of social science -- The logic of the research process -- 11. The process of social research -- 12. The logic of research -- 13. Inductive and deductive reasoning in social research -- 14. Types of reasoning in social research -- Stages in the research process -- 15. Formulating the research problem (cases, variables and relationships) -- 16. Formulating the research problem (research objectives) -- 17. Research design -- 18. Conceptualisation (defining key concepts) -- 19. Conceptualisation (formulating research hypotheses) -- 20. Operationalisation -- 21. Sampling -- 22. Data collection (data sources, reactivity and control) -- 23. data collection (sources of error) -- 24. Data collection (ensuring reliability) -- 25. Data analysis and interpretation -- 26. Writing the research report -- The building blocks of science -- 27. Scientific concepts -- 28. Definitions and empirical statements -- 29. Typologies, models and theories -- 30. Social science paradigms.
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Social sciences-- Research.
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Social surveys.
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Sociology-- Research.
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Social sciences-- Research.
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Social surveys.
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Sociology-- Research.
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| Dewey Classification
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300/.72
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HM571.M68 2002
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