Social Science Research: Principles, Methods and Practices
University of Southern Queensland ePrints (University of Southern Queensland)Published 1 January 2019Open access
Anol Bhattacherjee, Toleman, Mark, Rowling, Samara, Frederiks, Anita, Andersen, Nikki
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Abstract
This book is designed to introduce doctoral and postgraduate students to the process of conducting scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioural research, and can serve as a standalone text or as a supplement to research readings in any doctoral seminar or research methods class. This book is currently being used as a research text at universities in 216 countries, across six continents and has been translated into seven different languages. To receive updates on this book, including the translated versions, please follow the author on Facebook or Twitter @Anol_B.
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