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Jan Eichhorn - The University of Edinburgh, UK

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The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit

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Quantitative/Statistical Research | Research Methods | Research Methods & Evaluation

March 2022 | 136 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Part of The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, This book is an ideal companion for those looking to undertake survey research. Anchored by lots of case studies of real research and expert interviews to strengthen your understanding, it provides guidance on:

Selecting the best sampling method for your research
Designing questionnaires to ensure you gather valuable data
Collecting your data to represent populations well
Piloting questionnaires to ensure quality research

Students typically find sampling demanding, but it is one of the most important skills learnt by undergraduates. Jan Eichorn gives them the know-how and confidence needed to succeed in their quantitative methodology and research journey.

Introduction

Sampling Approaches: How to achieve representativeness

Sampling mode: how we actually collect the data

Questionnaire design: asking the right questions

Ensuring survey quality: piloting, checks and cross-cultural comparability

Conclusion

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This is a very good reading resource for modules with research and literature review aspects.

Mrs Josephine D Morris

Interdiscipline, Winchester University

August 3, 2022

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Jan Eichhorn

Dr Jan Eichhorn is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Edinburgh. Using mostly large-scale survey data, he focusses on researching political engagement and attitudes of people across Europe and explores empirical challenges to orthodox microeconomic assumptions. Jan’s research presents challenges to commonly held assumptions about people’ political views. He particularly has developed empirical insights into the political views and behaviour of 16- and 17-year olds when enfranchised to vote. Jan teaches courses in quantitative methods and public policy as well as courses on economic thinking. In addition to his academic... More About Author

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