Research Methods Handbook - CLES

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Research Methods HandbookIntroductory guide to Research Methods for social researchStuart MacDonald & Nicola Headlam, CLESCLES23Centre for Local Economic StrategiesExpress Networks 1 George Leigh StreetManchester M4 5DLtel 0161 236 7036 fax 0161 236 is a registered charity Company limited by guarantee no. 4242937 vat no. 451 4033 86CLES Consulting is the trading name of CLES European Research Network Company limited by guarantee no. 2467769 vat no. 519 493 812ISBN: 1870053656The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) is a not-for-profit think-tank, consultancy and network of subscribing organisations specialising in regeneration, local economic development and local governance, which was founded in CLESPrefaceEffective Research Methods are the tools by which information is gath-ered. Without the appropriate design and use of Research Methods , we are unlikely to gather quality information and as such create a shaky foundation to any review, evaluation or future strategy.

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