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Alan Bryman Social Research Methods- Book Review

2022, Book Review

The book social research methods are written by Alan Bryman. First edition was published in 2001, second in 2004 and third in 2008. currently the book is that is reviewed is his fourth edition of social research methods which was published in year 2012 by Oxford University Press. The purpose of the book is to help those students and researchers who wants to gain in-depth understanding of essentials of research and its methodology. Which can be helpful in their studies related to research and while conducting research they do not face any difficulty. The book is about the methods of social research how research can be conducted and what are the main things that a researcher should keep in mind and follow while conducting research. This book is rich in the social research methods and research related material.

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Research has an ingrained role in generating understanding and insights through studying a particular phenomenon. Yet, the research process is characterized by various challenges that have the potential of creating confusion for researchers especially during their first encounter with the research process. According to Crotty (1998), research students, even experienced ones, are often overwhelmed during the research process due to the numerous and varying methodologies and methods that they are required to adapt to or choose from. In most cases, these methods and methodologies are not organized, and occur as a maze rather than a clear pathway to logical and orderly research. To complicate the situation further, key research terminology is not consistent in most research literature and texts. In this regard, it is important for researchers to understand why there are such variations and inconsistencies in the field of social research, and that they can overcome these challenges in order to undertake successful research projects. In this paper, I will present my Interpretivist theoretical position among the research philosophies of science through exploring the various schools of thought and giving examples for such paradigms. Prior to this presentation, I will conduct a short historical background on the development of science, followed by a brief presentation of the major

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