Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide for Beginners has been written specifically for those with no previous experience of research or research methodology.

An essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the social sciences and are interested in research, the book successfully provides helpful techniques and examples. It guides you through your project from beginning to end by offering practical advice on:
* formulating a research question
* ethical considerations
* carrying out a literature review
* choosing a research design
* selecting a sample
* collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data
* writing a research report