Different ways of viewing the world shape different ways of researching the world (Crotty 2003:66).

Discuss.
MA Social Policy

Department of Social Work
Faculty of Health

Module Information Pack: Introduction to Social Research
1. Different ways of viewing the world shape different ways of researching the world (Crotty 2003:66). Discuss.

Reference: Crotty, M. (2003) The Foundations of Social research. Meanings and Perspectives in the Research Process. Sage: London.

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3- Crotty, M., (2003) The Foundations of Social Research. Meanings and Perspective in the Research Process. Sage Publications: London.

4- Elliott, J., (2005) Using Narratives in Social Research. Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Sage Publications: London.

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