The practice of social research

A straightforward, comprehensive, and approachable guide to research as practiced by social scientists, the Fourteenth Edition of this \"gold-standard\" book gives readers the tools they need to apply research concepts practically, as both a researcher and a consumer. The author emphasizes...

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Main Author: Babbie, Earl (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA Cengage Learning 2016
Edition:Fourteenth edition
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Summary:A straightforward, comprehensive, and approachable guide to research as practiced by social scientists, the Fourteenth Edition of this \"gold-standard\" book gives readers the tools they need to apply research concepts practically, as both a researcher and a consumer. The author emphasizes the process by showing readers how to design and construct projects, introducing the various observation modes in use today, and answering critical questions about research methods-such as how to conduct online surveys and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data.
Physical Description:xxiv, 566 pages illustrations 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 535-548) and index
ISBN:9781305104945
1305104943