Introduction to social research / Earl R Babbie. --
By: Babbie, Earl.
Belmont, Calif. : Wadsworth Cengage learning, ©2011 [i.e. 2010]Edition: 5th edition : International Edition.Description: xx, 540 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780840032201.Subject(s): Social sciences -- ResearchDDC classification: 300.72/B11 Other classification: CAS| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Ch.1. Beginning Principles -- Ch.2. Research and Theory -- Ch.3. Structuring a Research Project -- Ch.4. Social Management -- Ch.5. Composite Measures -- Ch.6. Sampling -- Ch.7. Social Experiments -- Ch.8. Survey Research -- Ch.9. Field Research -- Ch.10. Nonreactive Methods -- Ch.11. Evaluation Research -- Ch.12. Analyzing Qualitative Data -- Ch.13. Analyzing Quantitative Data -- Ch.14. Social Research Literature -- Ch.15. Ethical and Political Issues.
Presents a straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by social scientists. This book includes examples such as terrorism, Alzheimer's disease, anti-gay prejudice, and education, and the legalization of marijuana. It introduces you to the 'how-tos' and 'whys' of social research methods.
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