Using a new model for the classification of types of readings, this book shows how to read, analyze and interpret life story materials. The authors introduce four models: holistic-content reading; holistic-form reading; categorical-content reading; and categorical-form reading.
Using a new model for the classification of types of readings, this book shows how to read, analyze and interpret life story materials. The authors in...
This book provides readers with the practical knowledge needed to plan ethically responsible social and behavioral research. It includes: detailed instructions on development of an effective protocol; methods for handling issues of consent, privacy, confidentiality and deception; ways to assess risk and benefit to optimize research outcomes; and how to respect the needs of vulnerable research populations such as children and the urban poor, including those at risk from HIV infection.
This book provides readers with the practical knowledge needed to plan ethically responsible social and behavioral research. It includes: detailed ...
While providing an introduction to basic principles and strategies, this volume also explores the philosophy and methodology underlying the actual practice of participant observation. Taking a thoroughly practical approach to the methods of participant observation, Jorgensen illustrates these methods with both classic and current research studies. By using the materials in this book, the reader can begin conducting participant observation research on his or her own.
While providing an introduction to basic principles and strategies, this volume also explores the philosophy and methodology underlying the actual pra...
Practical Sampling provides guidance for researchers dealing with the everyday problems of sampling. Using the practical design approach Henry integrates sampling into the overall research design and explains the interrelationships between research and sampling choices. The style is concise and narrative; mathematical presentations are limited to necessary formulas; and calculations are kept to the absolute minimum, making it very approachable for any researcher.
Practical Sampling provides guidance for researchers dealing with the everyday problems of sampling. Using the practical design approach Henry inte...
A practical guide to producing standardized, and reliable, interviews, this volume represents a blending of social science theories of interviewing dynamics, the authors' own extensive research on interview-related error and research evidence from other prominent methodologists.
A practical guide to producing standardized, and reliable, interviews, this volume represents a blending of social science theories of interviewing dy...
Introduces the theory and practice of internal evaluation - the process by which staff members evaluate programmes or problems of direct relevance to an organization's management. Attempts to define the roles and skills of internal evaluators and bridge the gap between evaluators and managers.
Introduces the theory and practice of internal evaluation - the process by which staff members evaluate programmes or problems of direct relevance to ...
When studying families, how do researchers decide which family members should be included in their study? What if the family consists of nonmarried parents, or homosexual partners? Or what if a couple does not have any children? Are they considered a family? This book examines the inherent problems researchers face when studying this social group.
When studying families, how do researchers decide which family members should be included in their study? What if the family consists of nonmarried pa...
A systematic introduction to models, methods and applications of event history analysis. The text emphasizes hands on information including the use and misuse of samples, models and covariates in applications and the structural arrangement of input data.
A systematic introduction to models, methods and applications of event history analysis. The text emphasizes hands on information including the use an...
This useful volume will help researchers and practitioners ensure the legal relevance of their initial research question as well as conduct their own evaluation of the primary legal materials. The book describes how to use a law library to: find, cite and track cases; uncover statutes passed by the state legislatures; examine the legislative history of these statutes and administrative rules and regulations; and discover decisions promulgated by state agencies. In addition it includes exercises that give readers an opportunity to go into the law library and test their developing skills on...
This useful volume will help researchers and practitioners ensure the legal relevance of their initial research question as well as conduct their own ...
How can one tell if a new programme has been effective or not? Is there any way to predict how a group of individuals would have fared without the new programme or service? Packed with rich and varied examples, Robert F Boruch's book untangles the complexities of randomized field experiments to enable researchers to evaluate better the impact of new programmes. After an exploration of how to judge whether or not a programme worked, the author discusses: the context of experiments; the standards used to judge the ethical propriety of randomized experiments; methods for studying populations;...
How can one tell if a new programme has been effective or not? Is there any way to predict how a group of individuals would have fared without the new...
