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Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches by John W. Creswell Publisher Comments The Bestselling Text is Completely Updated and Better than Ever Praise for the Third Edition I have used the older edition with great success. The new one is even better. -Kathleen Duncan, University of La Verne The Third Edition of the bestselling text... (read more) Your price: $74.25 New - Trade Paper 
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Designing Qualitative Research (5TH 10 Edition) by Catherine Marshall Publisher Comments Offering practical answers to complex questions in qualitative research design Providing students in applied social and behavioral science disciplines with invaluable guidance on developing and successfully defending qualitative research proposals, the... (read more) List Price $70.75 Your price: $55.20 New - Trade Paper
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Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences (08 Edition) by Catherine Kohler Riessman Publisher Comments Cathy Riessman is the leading figure in narrative research and her new book is a delight. Covering basic issues of transcription and research credibility as well as visual data and engagingly written, it is a goldmine for students and researchers alike... (read more) List Price $46.00 Your price: $42.35 New - Trade Paper
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Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process (Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehen) by Kjell Erik Rudestam Publisher Comments Like the previous editions of this bestselling text, Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process, Third Edition offers readers guidance that other dissertation guides often miss, from ways to improve one's writing, to... (read more) Your price: $57.00 New - Trade Paper
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When to Use What Research Design by W. Paul Vogt Synopsis Systematic, practical, and accessible, this is the first book to focus on finding the most defensible design for a particular research question. Thoughtful guidelines are provided for weighing the advantages and disadvantages of various methods... (read more) Your price: $40.95 New - Trade Paper
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Statistics for People Who (Think They)-text Only (4TH 11 Edition) by Neil J. Salkind Publisher Comments Your book has changed my perception and attitude towards statistics. It is very well written, the language is completely user friendly and the progression of new concepts within each chapter is fantastic. Although my class is only on chapter 5 at this... (read more) List Price $80.50 Your price: $52.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Discovery of Grounded Theory : Strategies for Qualitative Research (67 Edition) by Barney G. Glaser Publisher Comments This volume is directed toward closing the gap between theory and empirical research and improving social scientists' capacities for generating theory that is relevant and useful to their research.Most writing on sociological method has been concerned... (read more) List Price $28.95 Your price: $26.65 New - Trade Paper
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Evaluation (2ND 98 Edition) by Carol H. Weiss Publisher Comments This timely and accessible guide on the conduct of evaluation studies explores how we apply research methods in evaluating social programs, illustrating its points with reference to a variety of fields, including education, social services, and criminal... (read more) List Price $94.75 Your price: $61.00 Used - Trade Paper
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The Number: What Do You Need for the Rest of Your Life, and What Will It Cost? by Lee Eisenberg Publisher Comments Do you know what your "number" is? It's the amount you need for your nest egg. Have you saved enough? Can you save enough? The Number offers an intriguing and entertaining tour -- of wealth gurus, life coaches, and financial advisers, and our hopes and... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your price: $3.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences #69: Principal Components Analysis by George H. Dunteman Synopsis For anyone in need of a concise, introductory guide to principal components analysis, this book is a must. Through an effective use of simple mathematical-geometrical and multiple real-life examples (such as crime statistics, indicators of drug abuse... (read more) Your price: $22.75 New - Trade Paper
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The Penguin Dictionary of Sociology (Penguin Reference Books) by Nichola Abercrombie Publisher Comments The ultimate sociological resource Written by three eminent professors, this reference has been updated to reflect the shifts of sociological thought in the last five years, making it the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date dictionary of... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Participatory Action Research (08 Edition) by Alice Mcintyre Synopsis Participatory Action Research (PAR) introduces a method that is ideal for researchers who are committed to co-developing research programs with people rather than for people. The book provides a history of this technique, its various strands, and the... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $20.00 Used - Trade Paper
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A Dictionary of Sociology (Oxford Paperback Reference) by Gordon Marshall Publisher Comments From anomie to zietgeist, Oxford's Dictionary of Sociology, Second Edition is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of sociology availabe in a single volume. Designed to meet the needs of those new to the subject, this fully updated and... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Making Social Science Matter by Bent Flyvbjerg Publisher Comments Making Social Science Matter presents an exciting new approach to social science, including theoretical argument, methodological guidelines, and examples of practical application. Why has social science failed in attempts to emulate natural science and... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $25.02 Adobe Digital Editions - Electronic
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Constructing Grounded Theory : Practical Guide Through Qualitative Analysis (06 Edition) by Kathy C. Charmaz Publisher Comments `Grounded theory is a highly influential way of working with qualitative data and Kathy Charmaz is a major player, both innovative and fluent. This book is a model student text: lively, carefully argued and full of vivid illustrations. Beginning students... (read more) List Price $56.00 Your price: $42.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Multiple Case Study Analysis by Robert E. Stake Synopsis Examining situational complexity is a vital part of social and behavioral science research. This engaging text provides an effective process for studying multiple cases--such as sets of teachers, staff development sessions, or clinics operating in... (read more) Your price: $45.00 New - Trade Paper
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Readme First for a User's Guide to Qualitative Methods by Lyn Richards Publisher Comments The Third Edition of this README FIRST for a User s Guide to Qualitative Methods offers those new to qualitative inquiry a clear and practical handbook to doing qualitative research, the fit of questions to methods, and the tasks of getting started. In... (read more) Your price: $55.00 New - Trade Paper
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Heuristic Research by Clark E. Moustakas Publisher Comments Well-organized and well-referenced, this book gives a clear presentation of heuristic methodology as a systematic form of qualitative research. Investigators of human experiences will find this book invaluable as a research guide. The author illustrates... (read more) Your price: $79.00 New - Trade Paper
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Survey Methodology (2ND 09 Edition) by M. Groves Groves Publisher Comments Praise for the First Edition: "The book makes a valuable contribution by synthesizing current research and identifying areas for future investigation for each aspect of the survey process." —Journal of the American Statistical Association "Overall,... (read more) List Price $84.95 Your price: $64.00 Used - Trade Paper
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When to Use What Research Design by W. Paul Vogt Synopsis Systematic, practical, and accessible, this is the first book to focus on finding the most defensible design for a particular research question. Thoughtful guidelines are provided for weighing the advantages and disadvantages of various methods... (read more) Your price: $65.00 New - Hardcover
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