01134nam a22001697a 4500 OSt 20260907082039.0 260907b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9781998963553 ZAAPA ZAAPA Sello Levy Sithole, Wim Roestenburg, Thivhusiwi Sikhitha ; founding authors: Claire Bess, Craig Higson-Smith. Fundamentals of Social Research Methods An African Perspective Cape Town Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd 2026 423 p. Paperback 24 cm The different methods of acquiring knowledge -- The scientific method applied to social reality -- Research ethics -- Problem conception and background information -- The types of research -- Research questions and variables -- Participatory and action research -- Research and community development -- Project monitoring and evaluation -- Research planning and design -- Sampling -- Data collection: Basic concepts and techniques -- Ensuring the quality of data -- Quantitative data analysis and interpretation -- Research findings and dissemination -- Research management ddc RES 57773 57773 0 0 ddc 0 1 REF DAPA DAPA 2026-09-07 0 300.72 SIT APA 066390 2026-09-07 2026-09-07 RES