The Practice of Social Research
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Book Overview
A straightforward, comprehensive, and approachable guide to research as practiced by social scientists, the Fourteenth Edition of this "gold-standard" book gives readers the tools they need to apply research concepts practically, as both a researcher and a consumer. The author emphasizes the process by showing readers how to design and construct projects, introducing the various observation modes in use today, and answering critical questions about research methods-such as how to conduct online surveys and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1305104943
ISBN13:9781305104945
Release Date:January 2015
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Length:592 Pages
Weight:2.85 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 8.2" x 10.0"
Customer Reviews
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Great Product
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
The book actually arrived early and is in better condition than advertised...No problem ordering from this seller in the future.
Easy Read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I bought this book for a research class. I found the chapters were fun and easy to read and understand the material. Plus up-to-date events used as samples in the book.
College Must Have
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is designed for Graduate research work but is extremely helpful for undergraduate work as well. The author has a sense of humor which helps in understanding complicated material. The examples are perfect! The book guides you through strategic planning of your paper, layout and final product. I'm certain it will lead to quality A+ writing & impressing the professors - just remember to always spell & grammer check! :)
A Really Great Guide for both learning and teaching social research
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
The book is very valuable indeed for students and teachers as well as for researchers for grasping the very essence of social research. It is read at one breath and inspires one for further thinking over the matter and over the topic one has chosen for a future research. Unlike other books of this kind this work managed to avoid being too much dogmatic and rather invited a reader to think over the issues covered rather than take them for granted.
Ph.D. Helper!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book was super-helpful in helping me structure my qualitative research for my Ph.D. It presented useful information in an easy-to-understand formet without all the techno-jargon that many textbooks feel they need to use. Easy to understand and written for those who are just starting to conduct research.
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