Research Design in Social Research
- David de Vaus - University of Queensland, Australia
'With this book David De Vaus has written one of the best general research methods textbooks around. The use of different types of research design as the point of departure is a different and very helpful approach to take, especially since many textbooks confuse issues of method and design. The author outlines with great clarity a wide variety of issues, including testing theories, causation, data analysis, and the main considerations involved in using the different research designs covered. Both students and their instructors will find this an extremely valuable, well-written book' - Professor Alan Bryman, University of Loughborough
The book is a clear and thoughtful primer on research design, explaining and comparing the main approaches to social science research. I have found it works well as an entry level text for undergraduates and postgraduates beginning extended research projects.
Solid an systematic overview of the research designs in the social sciences.
An excellent book with a suberb mix of theory and pratice
We use this book for teaching empirical research as we feel that its content makes for good background reading in the fields of design, analysis and interpretation. As such, the most useful parties of the book are I through IV.
found it pedantic and unreflective
We will be using a chapter of this book as a weekly core reading at stage 1. An excellent book that rises above the qualitative quantitative paradigm and addresses the real issues in research design.
Very good Research Design book. Precise, concise and easily understandable. The best I could find for my needs.
Excellent guide to research methods. Essential reading for post graduate research students.
A useful tool to assist any new researcher embarking on a project. This has helped students find their way around the theory connected with social research.