A Primer on Social Science Research Methods in Construction1

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Toole 8/28/2007 page 1 A Primer on Social Science Research Methods in Construction1 T. Michael Toole2 Abstract The fact that people play key roles in nearly all aspects of construction suggests that effective construction research requires proper application of social science research methods. This is particularly true for researchers studying leadership in construction. After reviewing the existing literature on construction research methods, six principles of social science research methods are presented and illustrated using theoretical and actual examples from past research.

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