Conjectures and Evidences - 9781032526843

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Conjectures and EvidencesMethods of Inquiry in the Political and Social Sciences with Elementary Statistics\nAuthor(s): Rakhahari Chatterji, Partha Pratim Basu, Jyotiprasad Chatterjee, Suprio Basu\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032526843, 978-1032526843\nSynopsis\nThis book examines some of the major and most commonly used methods and statistics necessary for social science research. It is meant primarily for the beginners, and hence does not require any prior training in research methodology or statistics.\n\nThe methods discussed include aggregate data analysis, the method of survey research, experimental and quasi-experimental research designs, participant observation, content analysis, and focus groups study. In a separate chapter the issue of quantitative and qualitative research methods and their uses has been discussed. An attempt has been made to assess these methods especially from the point of view o)