The practice of social research
By: Earl Babbie
Edition: 12th ed.
Publisher: Wadsworth Cengage
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Belmont, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 530
ISBN-13: 9780495598411
Description: This is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research as practiced by social scientists. This best-selling book emphasizes the research process by demonstrating how to design research studies, introducing the various observation modes in use today, and answering questions about research methods--such as how to conduct online surveys, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. The practice of social research provides all the tools researchers and consumers need to apply social research.
Notes: Includes bibliographic references and index.