02104nam a2200217Ia 450000500170000000800410001702000180005808200190007610000240009524500970011925000300021626000600024630000430030652013810034965000260173065000210175665000320177765000460180994200140185599900170186920260630100028.0260630s9999||||xx |||||||||||||| ||und||  a9788132110156  a300.72 LOS223  aLoseke, Donileen R. 0aMethodological Thinkingb: Basic Principles of Social Research Designc/ Donileen R. Loseke.  aFirst South Asia edition.  aNew Delhib: SAGE Publications India Pvt. Ltd.c, 2013.  axii, 216 p.b: illustrationsc; 24 cm.  aMethodological Thinking: Basic Principles of Social Research Design introduces students to the fundamental logic of social research by emphasizing how researchers think rather than simply which research methods they use. Donileen R. Loseke explains that sound research begins with asking meaningful questions, developing theoretical concepts, reviewing existing literature, and selecting appropriate methods to answer research problems. The book covers the essential components of research design, including research questions, conceptualization, operationalization, measurement, sampling, data collection, and data analysis. It discusses a wide range of research techniques such as surveys, interviews, experiments, observation, and document analysis while showing how each method is appropriate for different types of research objectives. Instead of promoting one methodology over another, the author demonstrates that effective researchers understand the strengths and limitations of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book uses practical examples from sociology, criminology, political science, international relations, and social work to help students design, evaluate, and interpret social research. It is particularly valuable for undergraduate and postgraduate students beginning courses in research methodology.  aQualitative research.  aResearch design.  aSocial sciences—Research.  aSocial sciences—Research—Methodology.  cVC OFFICE  c69796d69796