This student supplement includes learning objectives, chapter summaries, key terms, matching exercises, multiple-choice review questions, discussion questions, and practice exercises and problems which involve analysis of data from the General Social Surveys using SPSS, MicroCase or other statistical software programs. It also includes a General Social Survey appendix and an appendix of answers to the multiple-choice and matching exercises.
This thorough revision of Babbie's standard-setting book presents a succinct, straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by social scientists. Contemporary examples+such as terrorism, Alzheimer's disease, anti-gay...
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The text introduces students to techniques for testing the accuracy of different maps of social reality, in order to help them understand, appreciate and manage the social world that surrounds us.
This book links methodology and theory with great clarity and precision, showing students and researchers how to navigate the maze of conflicting terminology.
Marcum, C.D. (2007) Interpreting the intentions of Internet predators: an examination of online predatory behavior. ... Martínez, A., Dimitriadis, Y., Rubia, B., Gómez, E. and de la Fuente, P. (2003) Combining qualitative evaluation and ...
The book is noted for its: -Emphasis on understanding the principles that govern the use of a method to facilitate the researcher’s choice of the best technique for a given situation.
As a result of using this book, you will gain a firm footing in the foundational skills and principles of research methods.
Students using this book will learn how to turn their research questions into results.
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Debra Ortega and Cheryl Richey (1998) note that people of color may respond differently to questions used in depression scales. Some ethnic groups report feelings of sadness or hopelessness as physical complaints and therefore have high ...