Giri, Arunangshu Research Methodology for Social Sciences (935280757X)

The unique feature of this book is that it indicates the absence of a common research methodology and introduces a family of approaches that can be applied to varied research situations. Through numerous examples and extensive referencing to popular statistical software packages such as SPSS and AMOS, the book will help students of social sciences to develop the fundamentals of data collection and analysis, and a thorough understanding of the research process as a whole. Providing a wide array of research techniques, Research Methodology for Social Sciences is an invaluable resource for all young researchers.

Key Features:

· Adopts a simplified yet comprehensive approach to all major steps in the application of research methods in social sciences

· Emphasizes on SPSS and AMOS, and their uses through different numerical examples.

· Demonstrates the application of each research method step-by-step and suggests ways to minimize computational hassles

· Includes examples from various social science fields including anthropology, history and political science and so on.