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More copies of this ISBN:Practice of Social Research (11TH 07 - Old Edition)by Earl R. Babbie
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:'This thorough revision of Babbie\'s standard-setting book for the course (known as the \"Bible of social research methods\") offers students a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by sociologists and other social scientists. Emphasizing the importance of the research process, the book shows students how social scientists design research studies, introduces the variety of observation modes used by sociologists, and covers the \"how-to\'s\" and \"whys\" of social research methods. Students learn how to conduct various types of research, when it is appropriate to use each method, and how to analyze qualitative and quantitative data. The 11th edition provides students with the necessary tools for understanding social research methods and for applying these concepts both inside and outside the classroom--as researchers and as consumers of research.' Review:"The biggest strength of this book is that it is well written and students find it very approachable. The use of examples is excellent and aids very much in conveying difficult concepts and ideas." Review:"The principle strength of the Babbie text is its balance of technical information and accessibility for students as well as a balanced presentation of qualitative and quantitative research methodsàthe use of humor in this text is also an enormous asset. I really liked this text & it its approach, presentation, and tenor." Review:"This is a very fine textbook in terms of content and style. Babbie covers the key aspects of sociological research methods in a well-organized manner. The book is very well-written and engaging. The examples are interesting, informative, and up to date." Synopsis:Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again! Virtually all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events are included. Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes for your textbook with optional online practice tests. Only Cram101 Outlines are Textbook Specific. Cram101 is NOT the Textbook.
About the AuthorEarl R. Babbie graduated from Harvard University before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and began teaching shortly thereafter. Babbie has written several texts for Wadsworth, including the best-selling THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH. Table of ContentsPART ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO INQUIRY. 1. Human Inquiry and Science. 2. Paradigms, Theory, and Social Research. 3. The Ethics and Politics of Social Research. PART TWO: THE STRUCTURING OF INQUIRY. 4. Research Design. 5. Conceptualization, Operationalization, and Measurement. 6. Indexes, Scales, and Typologies. 7. The Logic of Sampling. PART THREE: MODES OF OBSERVATION. 8. Experiments. 9. Survey Research. 10. Qualitative Field Research. 11. Unobtrusive Research 12. Evaluation Research. PART FOUR: ANALYSIS OF DATA. 13. Qualitative Data Analysis. 14. Quantitative Data Analysis. 15. The Elaboration Model. 16. Statistical Analyses 17. Reading and Writing Social Research. Appendix A: Using the Library. Appendix B: GSS Household Enumeration Questionnaire. Appendix C: Random Numbers. Appendix D: Distribution of Chi Square. Appendix E: Normal Curve Areas. Appendix F: Estimated Sampling Error. Appendix G:Twenty Questions a Journalist Should Ask about Poll Results.
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