Provides instruction and guidance on preparing quantitative data sets prior to answering a study's research questions

Provides an introduction to the major theories, methods and findings of social network analysis research and the applications from that research.

John MacInnes takes the fear out of statistics for students, and helps to raise the standards of their quantitative methods skills, by clearly and accessibly introducing all that's needed to know about using secondary data and working with IBM SPSS Statistics.

Covering all aspects of the proposal process, from the most basic questions about form and style to the task of seeking funding, this Sixth Edition has been completely updated and revised to offer clear advice backed up with excellent examples.

A guide to the terms and phrases that partially shape the origins, purpose, logic, meaning and methods of the practices known as qualitative inquiry, this Fourth Edition has 20 additional terms as well as a Readers' Guide.

One of the leading figures in men's studies and the study of masculinity, Jeff Hearn here explores the implications of debates on globalization and transnationalization for analyzing men, and in turn, the implications of debates on men for gendering globalization and transnationalization.

A fully revised, up-to-date overview of a great range of visual methods data sources, including 2D, 3D, lived, living and virtual visual data.

This essential introduction to the practice and principles of CAQDAS helps readers to choose the most appropriate package for their needs and get the most out of the software once they are using it.

Identifying the practicalities and key challenges of carrying out organisational research, this important new book introduces students across disciplines to all that is involved with this type of fieldwork

Providing readers with practical, 'how to' advice and featuring plenty of worked examples, this book takes students through the entire process of doing network research