A Dictionary of Social Research Methodology
(Author) Martyn HammersleyThis accessible book offers a detailed guide to a wide range of methodological concepts, both those of a more philosophical kind and those that are more technical in character: from constructionism to critical realism, regression analysis to grounded theory, odds ratios to triangulation. It covers quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. There is a mixture of short entries for relatively straightforward terms and longer entries for terms that are more complex or carry more than one meaning. The book includes basic terms - like data, empirical, fact, meaning, theory, and truth - as well as ones that key into major contemporary debates in the field, such as arts-based research, indigenous methodologies, and decolonisation; making it relevant to the substantive controversies and policy issues taught in social science degree programmes today. Providing clear definitions for a wide range of methodological concepts from across the social sciences, this is an essential resource for all who have an interest in social research methodology.
Martyn Hammersley
Martyn Hammersley is a renowned British sociologist known for his groundbreaking work in qualitative research methods. His book "The Dilemma of Qualitative Method" revolutionized the field by challenging traditional approaches. Hammersley's clear and incisive writing style has influenced generations of researchers and scholars.