Research Methods in Social Relations
6th Edition
Published on 1. January 1991
Book
Hardback
576 pages
978-0-03-031149-9 (ISBN)
Description
This multi-disciplinary research methods text conveys the underlying logic that is common to all research design and analysis, as well as the practical aspects of conducting research. It emphasizes the importance of using multiple methods for the strongest causal inferences. Revised chapters include those on the theory of measurement, research design, the logic of sampling, observational and archival research, field research and participant observation, and evaluation and applied research.
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Edition
6th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 24 mm
Width: 19 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1044 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-03-031149-9 (9780030311499)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Part I: Introduction. Acquiring Social Knowledge: Scientific and Ordinary Knowing. Examining Social Relations Research. Part II: Logic of Research. Measurement: From Abstract Concepts to Concrete Representatives. Randomized Experiments Controlling and Manipulating Variables. Quasi-Experimental and Survey Research Designs. Logic of Sampling. Part III: Conduct of Research. Scaling. Laboratory Research. Practical Sampling. Questionnaires and Interviews: Asking Questions Effectively. Part IV: Research in Natural Settings. Observational and Archival Data. Qualitative Research: Field Work and Participant Observation. Applied and Evaluation Research. Coding Data and Describing Distributions. Describing Relationships Between Variables. Controlling for Third Variables. Meta-Analysis Introduction. Part V: Communication of Research and Ethics. Writing the Research Report. Ethical Implications.