Hayhoe, Simon

Principles and Concepts of Social Research: A Critical Examination of Methodology, Methods and Analysis for Emerging Rese / by Simon Hayhoe - New York: Routledge, 2023. - ix, 187p.; 23cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction.
Section 1. Principles
2. Historical Principles of Science 1 – From Ancient Greece Through to the Enlightenment.
3. Historical Principles of Science 2 – The Modern History of Western Science.
4. Contemporary Principles and Defining Science.
5. From Principles to Practice.
Section 2. Concepts
6. The Concept and Collection of Data.
7. Analysis in the Social Sciences.
8. The Role of Ethics in Western Social Research.
9. Writing and Recording Research Outputs.
10. Developing Impact and Public Involvement in Social Science.
11. Conclusion.

"Principles and Concepts of Social Research is a text covering the foundations of social science research, outlining the history and core elements of Western social research. The text covers a variety of topics, ranging from the history of scientific beliefs from Ancient Greece to the contemporary world. It outlines the basics of the development of knowledge systems and logic, the definition of science and its processes, the progression of classifying humans, and research ethics, amongst other underlying elements of research"-- Provided by publisher. (Source: WorldCat)


9781032149677


Social Sciences- Research
Social Sciences- History

300.72 / HAY