Title: TOPIC 2: APPROACHES TO SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
Course: PUB 620: Social Science Research

TOPIC DESCRIPTION

This topic is designed to introduce to you the social science research paradigms or approaches.

This topic covers:

- Description of social science research approaches
- Different types of social science research design
- How to use social science research to generate new knowledge and solve social problems

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, You will be able to:

- Describe social science research approaches (quantitative research-deductive; qualitative research -inductive/exploratory; and adductive approach)
- Explain different types of social science research designs (descriptive, comparative, and explanatory) and methods.

- Demonstrate ability to apply social science research skills