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- International handbook of Survey Methodology
- The International Handbook of Survey Methodology covers all major methodological and statistical issues in designing and analyzing surveys. With contributions from the world's leading survey methodologists and statisticians, it provides guidance on collecting survey data and creating meaningful results. Featuring examples from a variety of countries, the book reviews such things as how to deal with sample designs, write survey questions, and collect data on the Internet. A thorough review of the procedures associated with multiple modes of collecting sample survey information and applying that combination of methods that fit the situation best is included.
Research Methods
- Exploring online research methods in a virtual training environment
- Exploring online research methods in virtual training environment is an ESRC-funded online training package designed to support researchers using online research methods. The package focuses specifically on the potentials and problems of online research methods and provides:
- a self-supporting online resource to enhance understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of online research methods including online questionnaires, and virtual synchronous and asynchronous interviews;
- access to a wide range of good practice case studies and important resource links;
- discussion of the ethical issues of online research and comprehensive technical guidance.
- The Research Companion Discussion Board
- "Currently a hidden gem, psychologist and research expert Petra Boynton runs this message board for discussing research, asking questions and swapping tips. As well as covering the usual topics of study design and data analysis, it also covers issues such as ethics, researcher safety and participant wellbeing. Its focus is on postgraduate research, but undergraduate students might also find it useful." - Vaughan at Mind Hacks
- Student Psychology
- This site provides a gateway to Psychology Press' online interactive resources, revision aids and information for undergraduate psychology students or those interested in studying for a psychology degree. It also contains links to multimedia eLearning materials to tie in with our best-selling psychology course textbooks.
- Contact, Help, Advice and Information Networks
- CHAINs - Contact, Help, Advice and Information Networks - are online networks for people working in health and social care. They are based around specific areas of interest, and give people a simple and informal way of contacting each other to exchange ideas and share knowledge.
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
- The DFG (German Research Foundation) is the central, self-governing research organisation that promotes research at universities and other publicly financed research institutions in Germany. It serves all branches of science and the humanities by funding research projects and facilitating cooperation among researchers.
- Economic and Social Research Council
- The ESRC is the UK's leading research funding and training agency addressing economic and social concerns. They aim to provide high quality research on issues of importance to business, the public sector and government.
- ESRC Research Resources
- A list of current ESRC-funded research resources, the "foundation stones" upon which their researchers can undertake work of the highest quality and relevance. They include: the Centre for Applied Social Surveys, the Centre for Longitudinal Studies, and the National Centre for Research Methods.
- General Practice Research Framework
- The GPRF is an organisation of over 1,000 general practices throughout the UK involved in epidemiological, primary care and health services research, and is managed by the Medical Research Council. Working in partnership with researchers the GPRF serves as a national resource to undertake high quality studies that require a co-ordinated framework of general practices.
- Involve
- Involve is a national advisory Group, funded by the Department of Health, which aims to promote and support active public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research.
- Medical Research Council
- The UK Medical Research Council is a government-funded national organisation promoting research into all areas of medical and related science with the aims of improving the health and quality of life of the UK public and contributing to the wealth of the nation.
- National Centre for Social Research (NatCen)
- NatCen is the largest independent social research institute in Britain. They design, carry out and analyse research studies in the fields of social and public policy, including extensive research among members of the public. NatCen has conducted high quality and innovative work that informs policy debates and the public for more than 30 years.
- North and Central London Research Consortium
- NoCLoR aims to promote and support high quality primary and community health care research in its sector by coordinating and disseminating research expertise, supporting the development of new research, facilitating competitiveness and access to funding and consolidating links to education and lifelong learning. NoCLoR is a partnership between Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey PCTs, Camden & Islington Mental Health & Social Care Trust, and Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust. NoCLoR also encompasses the former North Central Thames Primary Care Research Network.
- Social Research Association
- Advancing the conduct, development and application of social research since 1978. The SRA plays a unique role as an organisation open to social research practitioners and trainees from all sectors, as well as others with an interest in social research.
- Social Science Research Council
- The SSRC brings necessary knowledge to public issues. Among its key interests are: knowledge institutions, global security and cooperation, international migration, and democracy and the public sphere. SSRC projects also address a range of other important issues, improve the quality of scientific research, and support the training of younger researchers.
- UK Federation of Primary Care Research Organisations
- The UK Federation of Primary Care Research Organisations provides an opportunity for sharing ideas and improving communication and collaboration between the growing number of primary care research networks in the UK and across the world.
- UK Clinical Research Network
- The UK Clinical Research Network was developed to support clinical research and to facilitate the conduct of randomised prospective trials of interventions and other well-designed studies. It is initially supporting the development of six Topic Specific Research Networks in the fields of cancer, dementias and neurodegenerative disease, diabetes, medicines for children, mental health and stroke and, over time, will hopefully enable research to be conducted across the full spectrum of disease and clinical need.
- Wellcome Trust
- An independent charity funding research to improve human and animal health.
Qualitative Methods
- Qualitative Research Consultants Association
- QRCA is a not-for-profit association of consultants involved in the design and implementation of qualitative research - focus groups, in-depth interviews, in-context and observational research, and more.
- The Qualitative Report
- An online journal dedicated to qualitative research since 1990.
- Forum: Qualitative Social Research
- Forum: Qualitative Social Research is a peer-reviewed multilingual online journal for qualitative research. Established in 1999, it is being re-organized to include broader information and communication resources for qualitative researchers. It is supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation).
Quantitative Methods
- Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
- A four year scientific programme of the European Science Foundation which runs from 2003-2007. QMSS aims to strengthen the human capacity in Europe to analyse large and complex datasets, in particular by encouraging the development of pan-European networks of junior researchers.
SPSS
- SPSS.com
- Learn more about, and purchase, the latest analytical software at SPSS.com. Specializing in data mining, customer relationship management, business intelligence and data analysis.
- SPSS Directions User Conferences
- Attendees will gather at SPSS Directions to learn the latest trends and best practices in statistics, data mining, market research, and business intelligence technology. Attendees will gain practical product tips and tricks to do their job more efficiently.
Ethics
- The Respect Project
- Funded by the European Commission's Information Society Technologies Programme, this site provides professional and ethical guidelines for the conduct of socio-economic research.
Further Links to Links
- Free Resources for Methods in Evaluation and Social Research
- This page lists free resources for methods in evaluation and social research. The focus is on "how-to" do evaluation research and the methods used: surveys, focus groups, sampling, interviews, and other methods.
- Social Psychology Network: Research Methods and Statistics Links
- Links related to research methodology, human and animal research ethics, statistics, data analysis, and more
- The Web Center for Social Research Methods
- Lots of resources and links to other locations on the Web that deal in applied social research methods.
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