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Introduction to Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

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In the new edition of Introduction to Social Research, Keith Punch takes a fresh look at the entire research process, from formulating a research question to writing up your research. Covering qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods, the book focuses on matching research questions to appropriate methods. Offering concise, balanced coverage, this book clearly explains the underlying principles of social research and shows you how to put this understanding into practice.  

The third edition includes:
  • A new chapter on literature searching and reviewing
  • Expanded coverage of ethics
  • A new section on using the internet in research
  • A range of additional student learning features
  • A brand new companion website including full-text journal articles, additional case studies and video tutorials.
Using a range of examples from student research and published work, the book is an ideal introduction for any social science student taking a research methods course or embarking on their own undergraduate or postgraduate research project.


Editorial Reviews

Review

This is a beautifully understated and highly accessible book. It focuses on the issues and practicalities of doing social scientific research, introducing a wide range of methods and approaches to get students thinking and a project underway. This new edition has been thoroughly updated, and there are welcome new chapters on theory, literature searching, research ethics and the internet. The book is authoritative and will be well used by students and teachers of social science research methods.

-- Amanda Coffey, Professor Published On: 2013-10-07

Comprehensive, thoroughgoing and well organised, Punch′s book has a deservedly high reputation among social science researchers. This third edition, with new material on literature searching, ethics, theory and the Internet makes it a must-have for students and professional researchers alike. -- Gary Thomas, Professor of Inclusion and Diversity Published On: 2013-10-07

In this work, Keith Punch covers all the essentials of social science research with clarity and an obvious command of the subject matter. His coverage of quantitative and qualitative methods from design through to collection and analysis offers breadth and depth perfect for any undergraduate attempting to navigate the research world. I look forward to putting a copy of this latest edition on my shelf and recommending it students.

-- Dr Zina O′Leary, Unit of Study Coordinator, Published On: 2013-10-07

This 3
rd edition provides an accessible yet comprehensive and detailed framework for understanding social research. The clear layout with chapter objectives and summary questions offers a robust and practical learning structure for students which guides them through both theoretical and methodological approaches to contemporary research. No research methods course should be without it!! -- Dr. Emma Bond, Deputy Director Published On: 2013-10-07

All in all, this book is incredibly well structured and free from jargon and over complication. It is a joy to read, and it guides the reader step-by-step towards understanding what social research is all about.

-- Dr Sophie Lecheler ― LSE Book Reviews Website

About the Author

Keith F. Punch is a social research expert and was Winthrop Professor in the Graduate School of Education, the University of Western Australia, and is now Professor Emeritus in the University of Western Australia.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars everything perfect

D. · September 30, 2019

book arrived on time & good conditions. the book is very easy to read and follow, gives many examples and if you normally have a hard time understanding statistical concepts, this will be your definite solution. if you are already knowledgeable about stats, this is not for you.I'd recommend it :)

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! So easy to follow

K.T. · October 17, 2019

I absolutely love this book. The authors are really explaining things well in a clear and concise manner.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality

P.A. · March 17, 2020

Fast shipping and good quality. Worth buying. Thank you!

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Research Methods Text

S.M. · May 8, 2019

This text is written in a style that is very user-friendly, and while it covers almost all the standard concepts (basic statistics to most common research methods), I think what sets the text apart from others is that it provides a general overview without diving too deeply into any one approach. I will write a more thorough review once my graduate course is up and running and I have student feedback to factor into it. So far, from my perspective, I like the text and think it will be a good fit for the graduate introductory research methods class I am developing.

3.0 out of 5 stars ... book is cheaper than most textbooks so that was good. Otherwise

A.B. · January 8, 2018

This book is cheaper than most textbooks so that was good. Otherwise, research is not my thing and this was not my textbook.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great textbook with clear

A. · February 18, 2017

Purchase for my class on applied research methodology for evaluation. Great textbook with clear, logical explanations to applied social science theory.

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with my purchase

I.C. · October 1, 2018

Product came just as expected and quick too!

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

M.H.M. · March 12, 2015

Excellent help to me

All you need in 1 book.

V. · April 15, 2019

I purchased this book as it was a requirement for part of my course on my degree. It came very quickly and in immaculate condition. This book covers everything needed for the understanding of research and is easy to read.

Thank you

R.M. · September 14, 2019

Very helpful.

Excellent book for researchers

l.m. · April 10, 2022

Overall an excellent book in easy to understand language

Social Research - well written easy to read

A.C. · April 5, 2017

Very important book when undertaking research, written in an easy language that makes it great ready. A must have for a degree course reading list.

Three Stars

V. · September 27, 2017

Helpful guide to the beginner researcher

Introduction to Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

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All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

In the new edition of Introduction to Social Research, Keith Punch takes a fresh look at the entire research process, from formulating a research question to writing up your research. Covering qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods, the book focuses on matching research questions to appropriate methods. Offering concise, balanced coverage, this book clearly explains the underlying principles of social research and shows you how to put this understanding into practice.  

The third edition includes:
  • A new chapter on literature searching and reviewing
  • Expanded coverage of ethics
  • A new section on using the internet in research
  • A range of additional student learning features
  • A brand new companion website including full-text journal articles, additional case studies and video tutorials.
Using a range of examples from student research and published work, the book is an ideal introduction for any social science student taking a research methods course or embarking on their own undergraduate or postgraduate research project.


Editorial Reviews

Review

This is a beautifully understated and highly accessible book. It focuses on the issues and practicalities of doing social scientific research, introducing a wide range of methods and approaches to get students thinking and a project underway. This new edition has been thoroughly updated, and there are welcome new chapters on theory, literature searching, research ethics and the internet. The book is authoritative and will be well used by students and teachers of social science research methods.

-- Amanda Coffey, Professor Published On: 2013-10-07

Comprehensive, thoroughgoing and well organised, Punch′s book has a deservedly high reputation among social science researchers. This third edition, with new material on literature searching, ethics, theory and the Internet makes it a must-have for students and professional researchers alike. -- Gary Thomas, Professor of Inclusion and Diversity Published On: 2013-10-07

In this work, Keith Punch covers all the essentials of social science research with clarity and an obvious command of the subject matter. His coverage of quantitative and qualitative methods from design through to collection and analysis offers breadth and depth perfect for any undergraduate attempting to navigate the research world. I look forward to putting a copy of this latest edition on my shelf and recommending it students.

-- Dr Zina O′Leary, Unit of Study Coordinator, Published On: 2013-10-07

This 3
rd edition provides an accessible yet comprehensive and detailed framework for understanding social research. The clear layout with chapter objectives and summary questions offers a robust and practical learning structure for students which guides them through both theoretical and methodological approaches to contemporary research. No research methods course should be without it!! -- Dr. Emma Bond, Deputy Director Published On: 2013-10-07

All in all, this book is incredibly well structured and free from jargon and over complication. It is a joy to read, and it guides the reader step-by-step towards understanding what social research is all about.

-- Dr Sophie Lecheler ― LSE Book Reviews Website

About the Author

Keith F. Punch is a social research expert and was Winthrop Professor in the Graduate School of Education, the University of Western Australia, and is now Professor Emeritus in the University of Western Australia.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars everything perfect

D. · September 30, 2019

book arrived on time & good conditions. the book is very easy to read and follow, gives many examples and if you normally have a hard time understanding statistical concepts, this will be your definite solution. if you are already knowledgeable about stats, this is not for you.I'd recommend it :)

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! So easy to follow

K.T. · October 17, 2019

I absolutely love this book. The authors are really explaining things well in a clear and concise manner.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality

P.A. · March 17, 2020

Fast shipping and good quality. Worth buying. Thank you!

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Research Methods Text

S.M. · May 8, 2019

This text is written in a style that is very user-friendly, and while it covers almost all the standard concepts (basic statistics to most common research methods), I think what sets the text apart from others is that it provides a general overview without diving too deeply into any one approach. I will write a more thorough review once my graduate course is up and running and I have student feedback to factor into it. So far, from my perspective, I like the text and think it will be a good fit for the graduate introductory research methods class I am developing.

3.0 out of 5 stars ... book is cheaper than most textbooks so that was good. Otherwise

A.B. · January 8, 2018

This book is cheaper than most textbooks so that was good. Otherwise, research is not my thing and this was not my textbook.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great textbook with clear

A. · February 18, 2017

Purchase for my class on applied research methodology for evaluation. Great textbook with clear, logical explanations to applied social science theory.

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with my purchase

I.C. · October 1, 2018

Product came just as expected and quick too!

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

M.H.M. · March 12, 2015

Excellent help to me

All you need in 1 book.

V. · April 15, 2019

I purchased this book as it was a requirement for part of my course on my degree. It came very quickly and in immaculate condition. This book covers everything needed for the understanding of research and is easy to read.

Thank you

R.M. · September 14, 2019

Very helpful.

Excellent book for researchers

l.m. · April 10, 2022

Overall an excellent book in easy to understand language

Social Research - well written easy to read

A.C. · April 5, 2017

Very important book when undertaking research, written in an easy language that makes it great ready. A must have for a degree course reading list.

Three Stars

V. · September 27, 2017

Helpful guide to the beginner researcher

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