The practice of social research

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Author:

Babbie, Earl R., author.

ISBN:

9780357360767

9780357360811

Personal Author:

Babbie, Earl R., author.

Edition:

Fifteenth edition.

Physical Description:

xxix, 575 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Contents:

Part 1. An introduction to inquiry. Human inquiry and science -- Paradigms, theory, and research -- The ethics and politics of social research -- Part 2. The structuring of inquiry : quantitative and qualitative. Research design -- Conceptualization, operationalization, and measurement -- Index, scales, and typologies -- The logic of sampling -- Part 3. Modes of observation. Experiments -- Survey research -- Qualitative field research -- Unobtrusive research -- Evaluation research -- Part 4. Analysis of data : quantitative and qualitative. Qualitative data analysis -- Quantitative data analysis -- The logic of multivariate analysis -- Social statistics -- Reading and writing social research.

Part 1. An introduction to inquiry -- Human inquiry and science -- Paradigms, theory, and research -- The ethics and politics of social research -- Part 2. The structuring of inquiry : quantitative and qualitative -- Research design -- Conceptualization, operationalization, and measurement -- Index, scales, and typologies -- The logic of sampling -- Part 3. Modes of observation -- Experiments -- Survey research -- Qualitative field research -- Unobtrusive research -- Evaluation research -- Part 4. Analysis of data : quantitative and qualitative -- Qualitative data analysis -- Quantitative data analysis -- The logic of multivariate analysis -- Social statistics -- Reading and writing social research -- Appendix A. Using the library -- Appendix B. Random numbers -- Appendix C. Distribution of chi square -- Appendix D. Normal curve areas -- Appendix E. Estimated sampling error.

Abstract:

Packed with hands-on applications, Babbie's THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH, 15th Edition, equips your students with the tools they need to practically apply research concepts as both researchers and consumers. Known as the "gold standard" for research methods, the text delivers a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research as practiced by social scientists. Dr. Babbie emphasizes the research process by showing students how to design and construct projects, introducing the various observation modes in use today. The new edition includes "What do you think?" puzzles that immediately draw students into chapter concepts. General Social Survey data is updated throughout while new coverage includes the global use of social research, the emerging role of big data, demographic analysis and more.-publisher's description.

Subject Term:

Social sciences -- Research.

Social sciences -- Methodology.

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Known as the gold standard for research methods, Babbie's THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH gives you a definitive guide to research as practiced by social scientists. Combining a straightforward approach with the author's renowned sense of humor, this student-friendly text equips you with the tools and knowledge to apply research concepts as both researcher and consumer. The author emphasizes the process by showing you how to design and construct projects, introducing today's various observation modes and answering critical questions about research methods, such as how to conduct online surveys and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. The 15th Edition includes the latest General Social Survey findings along with new coverage of the global use of social research, the emerging role of big data, demographic analysis and more. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution.