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The Practice of Social Research
E. Babbie, J. Mouton with contributions by Payze, Vorster, Boshoff, Prozesky

About the book

Available for the first time in a South African edition, Earl Babbie's popular The Practice of Social Research is the essential source for research theory and methods.

• The main methodological approaches used in the social sciences are comprehensively covered.
• Specific methods and techniques used in such areas as sampling, questionnaire construction, and data analysis are discussed in detail.
• The informal style, concrete examples, and down-to-earth metaphors make abstract theory easily understandable.
• A balanced coverage of qualitative approaches helps the user employ both techniques in his or her research.

The South African edition, adapted by Johann Mouton, includes several key extras: South African examples, case studies, and data sets enhance accessibility and relevance for local students.

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