Gorard, S: Research Design
(Sprache: Englisch)
Research design is of critical importance in social research, despite its relative neglect in many methods resources. Early consideration of design in relation to research questions leads to the elimination or diminution of threats to eventual research...
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Research design is of critical importance in social research, despite its relative neglect in many methods resources. Early consideration of design in relation to research questions leads to the elimination or diminution of threats to eventual research claims, by encouraging internal validity and substantially reducing the number of alternative explanations for any finite number of research 'observations'. This new book: discusses the nature of design; gives an introduction to design notation; offers a flexible approach to new designs; looks at a range of standard design models; and presents craft tips for real-life problems and compromises. Most importantly, it provides the rationale for preferring one design over another within any given context. Each section is illustrated with case studies of real work and concludes with suggested readings and topics for discussion in seminars and workshops, making it an ideal textbook for postgraduate research methods courses.
Based on the author's teaching on the ESRC Doctoral Training Centre "Masters in Research Methods" at the University of Birmingham, and his ongoing work for the ESRC Researcher Development Initiative, this is an essential text for postgraduate researchers and academics. There is no book like Research Design on the market that addresses all of these issues in an easy to comprehend style, for those who want to design research and make critical judgements about the designs of others.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Gorard, S: Research Design “
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION - 'DESIGN' AS DISTINCT FROM METHODSWhat Is Research Design?Introducing Designs in the Cycle of ResearchPART TWO: THE PRELIMINARIES OF RESEARCH DESIGNIdentifying Researchable QuestionsWarranting Research ClaimsThe Nature of Causal ClaimsPART THREE: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHERIdentifying the Sample or CasesComparing for Comparative ClaimsMatters of Timing and SequenceEvaluating Controlled Interventions PART FOUR: MORE ADVANCED CONSIDERATIONSFurther Designs for EvaluationChallenges for ValidityHow Big Is a Difference?A Second Principle of EthicsPART FIVE: CONCLUSIONRevisiting the Need for Robust Design
Autoren-Porträt von Stephen Gorard
Stephen Gorard is the Professor of Education Research at the University of Birmingham, Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences, introducer for the ESRC Grant Awarding Panel A, and a methods expert for the US Institute of Education Science panel on Mathematics and Science. His research concerns the robust evaluation of education as a lifelong society-wide process, focused on issues of equity and effectiveness. He has successfully conducted over 70 projects funded by government and other sources, and is the author of hundreds of research books and articles. His work appears regularly in the media, and is much used by local and international policy-makers. He is currently an evaluator for the European Commission Directorate-General for Regional Policy, the Educational Endowment Foundation, the Learning and Skills Information Service, the Department of Work and Pensions, and the Food Standards Agency.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Stephen Gorard
- 232 Seiten, mit Schwarz-Weiß-Abbildungen, Maße: 16,9 x 24,1 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Sage Publications Ltd.
- ISBN-10: 1446249026
- ISBN-13: 9781446249024
- Erscheinungsdatum: 18.02.2013
Sprache:
Englisch
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It is rare to find a clearly written social science research book that is entirely generalizable across the social sciences and even more rare to find one that is genuinely enjoyable to read. However, with his new book entitled 'Research Design: Creating Robust Approaches for the Social Sciences', Stephen Gorard has managed to achieve the seemingly impossible. The book not only provides an essential introduction to research design in the socials sciences for new researchers, but also acts as a good reminder of best practice design for seasoned researchers. Best of all, throughout the entire book, Gorard provides clear instructions, examples, and rationale for the various types and components of research design.
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