Using research instruments

Clear, accessible and practical, this guide introduces the first-time researcher to the various instruments used in social research. It assesses a broad range of research instruments - from the well-established to the innovative - enabling readers to decide which are particularly well suited to their research.The book covers: Questionnaires Interviews Content analysis Focus groups Observation Researching the things people say and do.This book is particularly suitable for work-based and undergraduate researchers in education, social policy and social work, nursing and business administration.…