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The book provides the reader with an understanding of the importance of research design and its place in the research process; describes the main types of research designs in social research; explains the logic and purposes of design to enable students to evaluate particular research strategies; equips students with the design skills to operate in real-world research situations.
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I read this text for a Leadership Research and Design Logic post-graduate course. Previously, though I had done action research projects and completed a number of what could be considered case studies as part of my job, I had not actively explored formal research design. In that sense, this book was enormously helpful. The writing was accessible. There were times, in the latter sections, when references to earlier concepts hindered comprehension. Ultimately, though, this is a good introductory text for those wishing to learn a little more about basic research design.