Social research methods : qualitative and quantitative approaches

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Title:

Author:

Neuman, W. Lawrence (William Lawrence), 1950-

ISBN:

9780205193561

9780205265619

Personal Author:

Neuman, W. Lawrence (William Lawrence), 1950-

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

xiv, 560 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Contents:

ch. 1. Science and Research -- ch. 2. Dimensions of Research -- ch. 3. Theory and Research -- ch. 4. The Meanings of Methodology -- ch. 5. Reading Other People's Research -- ch. 6. Quantitative Research Designs -- ch. 7. Quantitative Social Science Measurement -- ch. 8. Experimental Research -- ch. 9. Sampling -- ch. 10. Survey Research -- ch. 11. Nonreactive Research and Available Data -- ch. 12. Analyzing Quantitative Data -- ch. 13. Qualitative Research Design -- ch. 14. Field Research -- ch. 15. Historical-Comparative Research -- ch. 16. Analyzing Qualitative Data -- ch. 17. Ethical and Political Issues in Social Research -- Appendix A Codes of Ethics -- Appendix B A Table of Random Numbers -- Appendix C The Research Report and Proposals -- Appendix D Computers in Social Research.

Subject Term:

Sociology -- Research -- Methodology.

Social sciences -- Research -- Methodology.

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Summary

This comprehensive book offers readers balanced coverage of both the qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research.The fourth edition of Social Research Methods renews its commitment to help readers learn that social research does not take place in a vacuum, but in a social and historical context that can affect their actions. It teaches to guard against ethnocentric perspectives and confining their research on the assumptions, values, and beliefs of their own particular society. Lastly, the author hopes to show readers not only that both quantitative and qualitative styles of social research are valuable, but that the greatest benefit to social research lies in combining the two.