Clear, coherent and readable, this bestselling guide is now in its fifth edition, providing easy to follow advice for anyone undertaking a research project. Covering each stage of the process, from choosing a research question to collecting and analysing data, and finally writing up findings, this book equips students with the essential tools for success.

This new edition features:

• Case studies weaved throughout giving real-life examples of the issues and/or methods being discussed.
• Practical activities, seminar tasks and checklists.
• Updated content with the latest research methods and ethical considerations.
• Details on new AI research tools and how they can be used.

Designed for students in the applied social sciences, this book aligns with assessment criteria and provides the essential support you need to complete a research project successfully.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-11-21
Mått230 x 20 x 190 mm
Vikt715 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor336
Upplaga5
FörlagSAGE Publications
ISBN9781036215330

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Gary Thomas is an emeritus professor of education at the University of Birmingham. His teaching and research have focused on inclusion, special education, and research methodology in education, with a particular focus on case study. He has conducted research funded by the AHRC, the ESRC, the Nuffield Foundation, the Leverhulme Trust, the Department for Education, Barnardos, local authorities, and a range of other organisations. He has coedited the British Educational Research Journal and is currently an executive editor of Educational Review. He is author of many books, most recently Education: A Very Short Introduction published by Oxford University Press.