Conducting Research in Conservation Social Science Methods and Practice

Name: Conducting Research in Conservation Social Science Methods and Practice
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ISBN: 9780415457927

ISBN-10: 0415457920

ISBN-13: 9780415457927

Edition: 2011

Authors: Helen Newing

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This is a textbook on social science research methods for use in the multidisciplinary field of environmental conservation. It is divided into five useful sections and illustrated throughout with practical examples of conservation-related research from different parts of the world.

Book details

List price: $63.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 11/22/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 378
Size: 6.89" wide x 9.65" long x 0.87" tall
Weight: 1.760
Language: English




Planning a Research Project



Introduction: Social Science Research in Conservation



Defining the Research Topic



Developing the Research Design



Sampling



Methods



Participant Observation



Qualitative Interviews and Focus Groups



Questionnaires



Documenting Local Environmental Knowledge and Change



Community Workshops and the PRA Toolbox



Participatory Mapping



Fieldwork with Local Communities



Preparing for Fieldwork and Collecting and Managing Data in the Field



The Role of the Researcher



The Ethical Issues in Research



Data Processing and Analysis



Processing and Analysis of Qualitative Data



Quantitative Analysis: Descriptive Statistics



Quantitative Analysis: Inferential Statistics



Writing up the Report



Writing up the Report



Final Dissemination and Follow-up