Explanation in social science vs Qualitative Research: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Recherche, Sciences sociales, Methodology, Social sciences, Research, Essays
Explanation in social science
This is volume II of twenty-two of the Social Theory and Methodology series. Originally published in 1963, the present study has as its aim the discussion of certain questions of philosophical interest as they come to…
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Qualitative Research
A presentation of analysis procedures for more than 20 kinds of qualitative research in the principal social science disciplines.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Explanation in social science is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 6 for Qualitative Research.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Explanation in social science | Qualitative Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.0 (4) | 4.2 (4) |
| Hardcover | — | 4.3 (3) |
Reception
| Explanation in social science | Qualitative Research | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Editions | 18 | 14 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 13 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 65 |
| Pages | 198 | 330 |