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Visualizing Social Science Research
Maps, Methods, & Meaning

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Research Methods (General)
September 2011 | 224 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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Presenting basic principles of social science research through maps, graphs, and diagrams, this book shows how concept maps and mind maps can be used in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research, using student-focused examples and classroom based activities.

Chapters explore how these tools can be used to plan research projects, "see" analysis strategies, and assist in the compilation and development of written research papers.

The book integrates theory and practice of concept mapping in a concise and readable format, with easy to follow examples and activities.

 
CHAPTER 1. Visualizing Social Science Research
 
CHAPTER 2. Concept Maps and Mind Maps: Theory, Definitions, and Utility
 
CHAPTER 3. Using Concept Maps in Quantitative Social Science Research
 
CHAPTER 4. Using Mind Maps in Qualitative Research
 
CHAPTER 5. Using Maps in Mixed Methods Research
 
CHAPTER 6. Putting It All Together: Using Maps and Diagrams to Write Up and Reflect Upon Your Project
 
CHAPTER 7. Limitations, Considerations, and New Directions in Social Science Research

Very useful way of presenting research to students.

Dr Scott Buckler
Education , Worcester Univ.
February 17, 2014
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A bit overwrought. Also, the way it talks about students makes it clear it is only meant for instructors. Frankly my students would be insulted by some of the assumptions asserted about students. Also, it's approach to concept mapping is quite a bit different than mine, which is more using it as a pragmatic tool for organizing thinking, research and planning practical action, not so much for generating data.

Dr Chris London
Graduate Program in International Affairs, New School University
September 12, 2012
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A useful text to support researchers who want an introduction in to how to use and analyse visual methods for data collection.

Mrs Branwen Bingle
Institute of Education, Worcester University
September 6, 2012
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Interesting book so I have added to my recommended books. My current book is Educational Research (Gall, Gall, Borg)

Dr Robert Dedrick
Educational Measure Rsrch Dept, University of South Florida
May 8, 2012
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