The practice of social research / Earl Babbie.

By: Babbie, Earl R Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: [London] : Wadsworth, c2010. Edition: 12th ed., international edDescription: xxiv, 530 p., A33, G12, B12, I10 : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: 0495598429 (pbk.); 9780495598428 (pbk.); 0495598410Subject(s): Social sciences -- Research | Social sciences -- Methodology | Social Sciences -- methodsDDC classification: 300.72 Online resources: WorldCat details | E-book Fulltest

Contents:

TOC An introduction to inquiry -- The structuring of inquiry: quantitative and qualitative -- Modes of observation: quantitative and qualitative -- Analysis of data: quantitative and qualitative.

Summary: Summary: This is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research as practiced by social scientists. This best-selling book emphasizes the research process by demonstrating how to design research studies, introducing the various observation modes in use today, and answering questions about research methods--such as how to conduct online surveys, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. The practice of social research provides all the tools researchers and consumers need to apply social research.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
E-Book	EWU Library E-book	Non-fiction	300.72 BAP 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Not For Loan
Text	EWU Library Reserve Section	Non-fiction	300.72 BAP 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C-1	Not For Loan		25899

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

TOC An introduction to inquiry --
The structuring of inquiry: quantitative and qualitative --
Modes of observation: quantitative and qualitative --
Analysis of data: quantitative and qualitative.

Summary:
This is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research as practiced by social scientists. This best-selling book emphasizes the research process by demonstrating how to design research studies, introducing the various observation modes in use today, and answering questions about research methods--such as how to conduct online surveys, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. The practice of social research provides all the tools researchers and consumers need to apply social research.

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