Fundamentals of Research Methods - An African Perspective

The political, economic and social spheres of African societies continue to challenge researchers to find new ways to investigate social issues on the continent. New emphases in social research are included in this fourth edition of Fundamentals of Social Research Methods: An African Perspective. In this way the book continues to provide an up-to-date and accessible text on social research methods and applications within African contexts. This book spans a broad spectrum and areas of focus include agriculture, public health, community development and regional planning. The material is compatible with the syllabi of social science methods courses in many African training institutions. The text presents clearly and concisely the fundament of research methods in a range of social sciences including sociology, economics, political science, psychology and education. The content is illustrated throughout with actual examples of social research conducted in various African countries.