ISBN: 9780335223572

"The book is written in an admirably clear style and is effectively structured throughout its three parts with eight concise chapters. The book's intention - in which it largely succeeds … Mehr…

"The book is written in an admirably clear style and is effectively structured throughout its three parts with eight concise chapters. The book's intention - in which it largely succeeds - is to strengthen secondary data analysis as one technique in the 'methodological toolbox' available to researchers, one which has been on the margin for far too long."British Journal of Educational TechnologySecondary data is a powerful tool for providing context to an otherwise small-scale study, as well as being an efficient way of bringing together a large amount of data, particularly where access to the field may be difficult.This comprehensive guide introduces students to the use of secondary data in educational and social research, and provides a practical resource for researchers who are new to the field of secondary data analysis. The author encourages researchers to consider the potential for using secondary data both as their primary research method, but also as a useful strategy in mixed methods designs.The first part of the book explores the role of secondary data analysis in contemporary social research. It considers the arguments for and against its use and addresses its particular benefits in mixed method research designs, especially those in the political arithmetic tradition.The second part introduces worked examples which show the potential for using secondary sources to answer a varied range of research questions. It provides step-by-step guidance on how to manipulate and analyse secondary data. The inclusion of recent national and international datasets as exemplars allows students to place their research in a 'real life' context and to consider current and topical research issues. Textbooks New Books ~~ Education & Teaching~~ Research Using-Secondary-Data-in-Educational-and-Social-Research~~Emma-Smith McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing This is a book about using secondary data in social and educational research. It assumes no prior mathematical expertise and is intended as a practical resource for researchers who are new to the field of secondary data analysis. The book comprises two parts. The first considers the role of secondary data analysis as a research method in contemporary social research, before introducing the reader to a range of raw and aggregate data sources, as well as practical strategies for locating and assessing potential datasets. Part two of the book introduces worked examples which show the potential for using secondary sources to answer a varied range of research questions. This section provides guidance on accessing, managing and preparing large datasets for analysis. Throughout the book, the aim is to encourage researchers to consider the potential for using secondary data both as their primary research method but also as a useful strategy in mixed methods designs.<

ISBN: 9780335223572

""The book is written in an admirably clear style and is effectively structured throughout its three parts with eight concise chapters. The book's intention - in which it largel… Mehr…

""The book is written in an admirably clear style and is effectively structured throughout its three parts with eight concise chapters. The book's intention - in which it largely succeeds - is to strengthen secondary data analysis as one technique in the 'methodological toolbox' available to researchers, one which has been on the margin for far too long." British Journal of Educational Technology" Secondary data is a powerful tool for providing context to an otherwise small-scale study, as well as being an efficient way of bringing together a large amount of data, particularly where access to the field may be difficult. This comprehensive guide introduces students to the use of secondary data in educational and social research, and provides a practical resource for researchers who are new to the field of secondary data analysis. The author encourages researchers to consider the potential for using secondary data both as their primary research method, but also as a useful strategy in mixed methods designs. The first part of the book explores the role of secondary data analysis in contemporary social research. It considers the arguments for and against its use and addresses its particular benefits in mixed method research designs, especially those in the political arithmetic tradition. The second part introduces worked examples which show the potential for using secondary sources to answer a varied range of research questions. It provides step-by-step guidance on how to manipulate and analyse secondary data. The inclusion of recent national and international datasets as exemplars allows students to place their research in a 'real life' context and to consider current and topical research issues. Using Secondary Data in Educational and Social Research Smith, Emma / Smith Emma This is a book about using secondary data in social and educational research. It assumes no prior mathematical expertise and is intended as a practical resource for researchers who are new to the field of secondary data analysis. The book comprises two parts. The first considers the role of secondary data analysis as a research method in contemporary social research, before introducing the reader to a range of raw and aggregate data sources, as well as practical strategies for locating and assessing potential datasets. Part two of the book introduces worked examples which show the potential for using secondary sources to answer a varied range of research questions. This section provides guidance on accessing, managing and preparing large datasets for analysis. Throughout the book, the aim is to encourage researchers to consider the potential for using secondary data both as their primary research method but also as a useful strategy in mixed methods designs.<

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Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: OPEN UNIV PR, 210 Seiten, [GR: 17440 - HC/Soziologie], [SW: - Education / Teaching], Gebunden, Klappentext: This is a book about… Mehr…

Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: OPEN UNIV PR, 210 Seiten, [GR: 17440 - HC/Soziologie], [SW: - Education / Teaching], Gebunden, Klappentext: This is a book about using secondary data in social and educational research. It assumes no prior mathematical expertise and is intended as a practical resource for researchers who are new to the field of secondary data analysis. The book comprises two parts. The first considers the role of secondary data analysis as a research method in contemporary social research, before introducing the reader to a range of raw and aggregate data sources, as well as practical strategies for locating and assessing potential datasets. Part two of the book introduces worked examples which show the potential for using secondary sources to answer a varied range of research questions. This section provides guidance on accessing, managing and preparing large datasets for analysis. Throughout the book, the aim is to encourage researchers to consider the potential for using secondary data both as their primary research method but also as a useful strategy in mixed methods designs. This is a book about using secondary data in social and educational research. It assumes no prior mathematical expertise and is intended as a practical resource for researchers who are new to the field of secondary data analysis. The book comprises two parts. The first considers the role of secondary data analysis as a research method in contemporary social research, before introducing the reader to a range of raw and aggregate data sources, as well as practical strategies for locating and assessing potential datasets. Part two of the book introduces worked examples which show the potential for using secondary sources to answer a varied range of research questions. This section provides guidance on accessing, managing and preparing large datasets for analysis. Throughout the book, the aim is to encourage researchers to consider the potential for using secondary data both as their primary research method but also as a useful strategy in mixed methods designs.<

ISBN: 9780335223572

Using Secondary Data in Educational and Social Research Using-Secondary-Data-in-Educational-and-Social-Research~~Emma-Smith Education>Education>Education Hardcover, McGraw-Hill Profession… Mehr…

Using Secondary Data in Educational and Social Research Using-Secondary-Data-in-Educational-and-Social-Research~~Emma-Smith Education>Education>Education Hardcover, McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing<