Mkuki Na Nyota Publishers

A Guide to Social Science Research

Author(s): data analysis, qualitative research, research methodology, sampling, social science research, Tanzania, university textbook

Sh 35,000

An updated second edition grounding social science research theory and practice in Tanzanian examples. Covers the philosophy of science, research design, sampling and instruments, data analysis, and theory-building, with strengthened treatment of qualitative methods and practical data collection. Essential for students, researchers, and intervention designers working on social problems across East Africa and beyond.

A comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of social science research, this second edition is designed for students, researchers, and practitioners involved in evaluating social problems and designing interventions. Organised around seven themes, the book covers the philosophy of science, logic and objectivity, conceptualisation and research design, types of social science research, sampling and research instruments, data processing and analysis, and theory building. Each chapter is illustrated with examples from Tanzanian social settings and the author’s own field experience. This revised edition has been expanded in response to reader feedback, with strengthened coverage of practical data collection, the role of hypotheses, and qualitative research methods, addressing the growing sophistication and diversity of contemporary social inquiry.

Dimensions 230 × 150 mm
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