This paper presents a critical review of the strengths and weaknesses of research designs
involving quantitative measures and, in particular, experimental research. The review …

Introduction and aims Implementation of the Department of Health's Research Governance
Framework for Health and Social Care (DH 2001, 2005) has placed increased responsibility …

Pawson and Tilley suggest a unique strategy for conducting qualitative interviews within
realist evaluation studies. Theories are placed before the interviewee for them to comment …

In simple and nontechnical terms Data Collection and Analysis explains and illustrates the
range of techniques and approaches used in social research projects. This comprehensive …

For those who teach methodology within social science departments, notably sociology, the
mixing of quantitative and qualitative methods presents an ongoing problem. Recent …

The aim of this book is to provide something readable, useful and informative on survey
methods and the place of surveys in the spectrum of research studies, taking account of how …

* What is action research and how can it best be understood?* How can practitioners use
action research to deal with problems and improve services?* What are the different types of …

This paper argues that the critical social scientist can employ the focus group–group
discussions focused by a facilitator around a particular topic or area of experience–to recast …

This article is concerned with ethical issues that have to be considered when under taking
qualitative research. Some of the issues-such as informed consent, the dignity and privacy of …

It has been argued that research that employs qualitative methods among vulnerable
groups, such as people with learning disabilities, must reconcile the conflict between …