{"product_id":"social-research-methods-made-simple-sheeba-khalid-9798185728772","title":"Social Research Methods Made Simple: A Concise Guide for PhD Scholars and Research Students","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery doctoral thesis stands or falls on one question a committee will always ask: why does this method deserve to be believed? *Social Research Methods Made Simple: A Concise Guide for PhD Scholars and Research Students* walks scholars through the entire research journey, from the philosophical assumptions behind a research question to the final defense of a methodology chapter, covering quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods traditions in equal depth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you will find: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A clear map from research question to research design, matched chapter by chapter to the right method\u003cbr\u003e- Full coverage of quantitative design, sampling, measurement, and statistics, alongside qualitative traditions, sampling, data collection, and analysis\u003cbr\u003e- A dedicated section on mixed-methods integration, ethics, data management, and publishing\u003cbr\u003e- Practical checklists, templates, and a glossary for daily use during fieldwork and writing\u003cbr\u003e- Key Takeaways and reflection prompts in every chapter, designed to help scholars connect the material directly to their own research\u003cbr\u003eWritten as a compact working companion rather than a replacement for the field's foundational texts, this guide is for PhD scholars and early-career researchers who want a single, reliable reference to carry through the entire life of a research project. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA compact, practical companion for PhD scholars: this guide walks through the full research process -- philosophy of science, quantitative and qualitative methods, mixed methods, ethics, and publishing -- with checklists, templates, and reflection prompts in every chapter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Sheeba Khalid is a Senior Assistant Professor of Sociology at Amity Law School, Amity University, with over sixteen years of experience in teaching, research, and higher education administration. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Jadavpur University and a Post-Doctorate in Social Gerontology from Lincoln University College, Malaysia, and has supervised more than fifty undergraduate and graduate dissertations.\u003cbr\u003etations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sheeba Khalid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798185728772\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d","brand":"Sheeba Khalid","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174213951743,"sku":"9798185728772","price":10.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/social-research-methods-made-simple-sheeba-khalid-9798185728772","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}