TY - BOOK AU - Andres,Lesley TI - Designing & doing survey research SN - 9781849208123 (hbk.) AV - HA31.2 .A5195 2012 U1 - 001.433 23 PY - 2012/// CY - London PB - SAGE KW - Social surveys KW - Methodology KW - Scientific surveys KW - Sampling (Statistics) N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-191) and index; Survey Research Design Then and NowMapping Out the Survey Research ProcessConceptualizing Your Survey Research StudySurvey FormatsDeveloping Survey QuestionsSampling Theory and PracticeValidity and Reliability and TrustworthinessAdministration of Surveys and Enhancing Response Rates Preparing for Data AnalysisThe Next Steps N2 - an introduction to the processes and methods of planning and conducting survey research. With a focus on the impact of new technologies, author Lesley Andres provides a cutting-edge look at how survey research is conducted today as well as the challenges survey researchers face. Packed full of international examples from various social science disciplines, the book is ideal for students and researchers new to survey research ER -