Principles and Methods of Social Research vs Qualitative Research: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Recherche, Sciences sociales, Methodology, Social sciences, Research, Essays

Cover of Principles and Methods of Social Research

Principles and Methods of Social Research William D. Crano · 2001 ★★★★☆ 3.9 494 pages · ≈ 9 h 09 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of Qualitative Research

Qualitative Research Renata Tesch · 1990 ★★★★☆ 3.9 330 pages · ≈ 6 h 07 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.9 — either is a safe pick by score.
Qualitative Research is the quicker read — about 6 hours vs 9 for Principles and Methods of Social Research.

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