""The book is written in an admirably clear style and is
effectively structured throughout its three parts with eight
concise chapters. The book's intention - in which it largely
succeeds - is to strengthen secondary data analysis as one
technique in the 'methodological toolbox' available to researchers,
one which has been on the margin for far too long."
British Journal of Educational Technology"
Secondary data is a powerful tool for providing context to an
otherwise small-scale study, as well as being an efficient way of
bringing together a large amount of data, particularly where access
to the field may be difficult.
This comprehensive guide introduces students to the use of
secondary data in educational and social research, and provides a
practical resource for researchers who are new to the field of
secondary data analysis. The author encourages researchers to
consider the potential for using secondary data both as their
primary research method, but also as a useful strategy in mixed
methods designs.
The first part of the book explores the role of secondary data
analysis in contemporary social research. It considers the
arguments for and against its use and addresses its particular
benefits in mixed method research designs, especially those in the
political arithmetic tradition.
The second part introduces worked examples which show the
potential for using secondary sources to answer a varied range of
research questions. It provides step-by-step guidance on how to
manipulate and analyse secondary data. The inclusion of recent
national and international datasets as exemplars allows students to
place their research in a 'real life' context and to consider
current and topical research issues.
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