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This will be a great text for beginning master's students in research methods. I love the way the author integrates quantitative and qualitative traditions and concepts, and I appreciate tremendously the author's holistic approach.
“This book is comprehensive, covering the general philosophy of research, the methodological requirements and options, and the methods for drawing conclusions. I very much appreciate the integration of the qualitative methodologies into the general conversation of knowledge creation.”
“The author did an excellent job on this text. This text is the missing link in explaining research methodologies. His comparison/contrasts are excellent. Moreover, the author provides interesting alternatives and discusses how each alternative might improve the validity of research.”
“…With only six chapters, the text can be covered in a short time allowing for students to spend the majority of their time investigating social issues and developing research. Students who read and understand this book will have the knowledge and resources to cover material they are unfamiliar with.”
“I am looking for something just like this that is not overbearing for the student but will complement the supplementary material and resources that I am using with my students…. I am very impressed with the link between research and theory building.”
“I think the author’s emphasis on demonstrating the relationship between theory and research is terribly important and understated in so many other texts…. His accessible writing style and use of both classic and timely examples is also a strength. He is in touch with the concerns that students typically have when taking a research methods course.”
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