Research Methods and Society: Foundations of Social Inquiry

Research Methods and Society: Foundations of Social Inquiry
ISBN-10
0205879918
ISBN-13
9780205879915
Series
Research Methods and Society
Category
Social Science
Pages
364
Language
English
Published
2014
Publisher
Pearson College Division
Authors
Linda Eberst Dorsten, Lawrence Hotchkiss

Description

Provides a foundation for understanding research findings in social sciences. Designed to help students acquire basic skills in the methods of social science research, the second edition of Research Methods and Society contains numerous excerpts from professional journal articles, scholarly books, and popular press. The text uses a straightforward writing style to present essential information, without eliminating key concepts, tools, and their applications. Concrete, everyday examples and “hands-on” practice activities reinforce fundamental concepts that will be useful to students in their future careers and life. Topics are illustrated in ways that are student-centered, yet instructor-friendly. This text is available in a variety of formats – print and digital. Check your favorite digital provider for your etext, including Coursesmart, Kindle, Nook, and more. To learn more about our programs, pricing options and customization, click the Choices tab. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand research findings in the social sciences. Conduct social research. Apply social research skills and principles to everyday situations. Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.myserachlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + NEW MySearchLab: ValuePack ISBN-10: / ValuePack ISBN-13:

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