Data Collection

It uses clear definitions, relevant interdisciplinary examples from around the world and up-to-date suggestions for further reading to demonstrate how to usefully gather and use qualitative, quantitative, and mixed data sets.

The book is divided into seven critical parts:

* Data Collection: An Introduction to Research Practices

* Collecting Qualitative Data

* Observation and Informed Methods

* Experimental and Systematic Data Collection

* Survey Methods for Data Collection

* The Case Study Method of Data Collection

* Concluding Suggestions for Data Collection Groups

A stimulating, practical guide which can be read as individual concepts or as a whole this will be an important resource for students and research professionals.

Wendy Olsen is Senior Lecturer at Manchester University, Institute for Development Policy & Management and Cathie Marsh Centre for Census & Survey Research