the process and practice of research Schutt, Russell K. creator text Thousand Oaks, Calif Sage Publications c2012 7th ed. monographic eng

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xxiv, 618 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. "A comprehensive, balanced text text for Research Methods courses found in Sociology, Communication/Journalism, Political Science, Public Administration, and other social science disciplines. It is used in undergraduate through graduate level courses"--Provided by publisher. Science, society, and social research -- The process and problems of social research -- Research ethics and philosophies -- Conceptualization and measurement -- Sampling -- Research design and causation -- Experiments -- Survey research -- Qualitative methods -- Qualitative data analysis -- Evaluation and policy research -- Historical and comparative research -- Secondary data analysis and content analysis -- Quantitative data analysis -- Summarizing and reporting research -- Appendix A: Questions to ask about a research article -- Appendix B: How to read a research article -- Appendix C: Table of random numbers. Russell K. Schutt. Includes bibliographical references and index. Social problems Research Social sciences Research HN 29 9781412999809 (pbk.) 1412999804 (pbk.) 9781412999816 (pbk. w/SPSS CD) 1412999812 (pbk. w/SPSS CD) 2011031279 DLC 231120 20231120110601.0 16886950