`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
`A wonderful opportunity for research design students and practitioners to think more about the planning and process of research design'' - Forum for Qualitative Social Research
This book is intended to show social science students the importance of attending to design issues when undertaking social re
