With this book, David de Vaus has written one of the best general handbooks on research methods. He approaches the subject from different types of research designs, which is enlightening since many books mix up methods and designs. The author clearly addresses various themes such as theory testing, causality, data analysis, and the key considerations for different research designs.
This book is written in Dutch and suitable for social science students at HBO and WO levels. The learning material is extremely suitable for education, self-study, and as a reference for practice-oriented researchers.
Content and structure
- Importance and place of research design within the research process.
- The main types of research designs in the social sciences.
- Explanation of the logic and objectives of designs to critically evaluate strategies.
- Development of skills to operate in practice-oriented research situations.
The book is divided into five parts. The first part covers research types, concepts, research questions, causality, and the basic elements of the design. The remaining parts extensively discuss experimental, longitudinal, cross-sectional, and case study research, with pros and cons clearly outlined.
Reviews
"A clear and valuable book for students and teachers," says Professor Alan Bryman of Loughborough University.
The Forum for Qualitative Social Research speaks of an "excellent foundation for research-based learning and practice".
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