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Managing Social Research

Paperback

Main Details

Title Managing Social Research
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Roger Tarling
SeriesSocial Research Today
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780415355179
ClassificationsDewey:301.072
Audience
General
Edition New edition
Illustrations 4 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, 4 black & white line drawings

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 17 November 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An essential tool for those planning to undertake social research, this exceptional book tackles many of the specific concerns and issues that arise. A well structured text, it offers a comprehensive introduction to a range of important areas in project management, including: - commissioning research - preparing a tender or grant application - risk and stakeholder analysis - managing the field work and data analysis - financial management - ethics, confidentiality and copyright. This book provides a unique source of guidance for anyone seeking to commission, manage or carry out social research. It will especially benefit researchers working in a variety of different contexts, including those in academia, central or local government, 'quangos', public bodies or private consulting companies.

Author Biography

Roger Tarling is Professor of Social Research at the University of Surrey. His research interests cover crime and criminal justice, the voluntary sector, research management, statistical modelling and quantitative research methods.