Research Methods in the Social Sciences

by: Chava Frankfort-Nachmias - David Nachmias

Author: Chava Frankfort-Nachmias, David Nachmias

Publisher: Hodder Arnold

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Format: Paperback / softback

Publication date: 20 February 1992 (REV)

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ISBN: 0340566914 ISBN 13: 9780340566916

Research Methods in the Social Sciences by Chava Frankfort-Nachmias - David Nachmias

Covering all aspects of social science research, this book specifically provides information on the four key elements of research - theory, design, data collection and measurement, and data analysis and interpretation. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: Hodder Arnold

Edition details 4th Revised edition

City: London

Edition: REV

Pages: 608

More info: height 157 mm width 232 mm weight 996 gr

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Age recommended: College/higher education

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC20) 300.72

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Summary Research Methods in the Social Sciences Part 1 Foundations of empirical research: the scientific approach; conceptual foundations of research; basic elements of research; ethics in social science research. Part 2 Design and structure of research: research designs - experiments; research designs - correlational and quasi-experimental designs; measurement; sampling and sample desings. Part 3 Data collection: observational methods; survey research; questionnaire construction; qualitative research; secondary data analysis. Part 4 Data processing and analysis: data preparation and analysis; the univeriate distribution; bivariate analysis; control, elaboration and multivariate analysis; index construction and scaling methods; inferences. Top page