TY - BOOK AU - Amin,Martin E. TI - Social science research: conception, methodology and analysis SN - 9970050192 U1 - 300.72 23 PY - 2005/// CY - Kampala, Uganda PB - Makerere University KW - Social sciences KW - Research N1 - Includes bibliographical references (449-453) and index; • Introduction to research • Qualitative and quantitative research approaches • Triangulation approach • Theory- building in the qualitative and quantitative approaches • Research variables • The research problem • Review of the literature • Managing a research project • Qualitative research designs • Quantitative designs • Sampling methodology • Research instruments • The validity and reliability of research instruments • Preparing, presenting and summarising data • Designs comparing means and proportions from one or two populations • Designs involving several means, proportions and covariates and MANOVA • Correlation studies • Prediction and validation studies • Evaluating research reports, dissertations and theses ER -