Introducing Social Research Methods: Essentials for Getting the Edge
- ISBN-10
- 1118874242
- ISBN-13
- 9781118874240
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-02-16
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- Janet M. Ruane
Description
Introducing Social Research Methods: Essentials for Getting the Edge is a concise and student-friendly introduction to research methods that uses examples from around the world to illustrate the centrality of social science research in our everyday lives. Explains complex, multi-faceted concepts and methodologies in straightforward prose Designed for students who are new to or skeptical of social science research methods as useful tools for approaching real-world challenges Persuasively argues that social scientific proficiency unlocks an array of personal and professional opportunities beyond the realms of academia A supplementary website features a glossary, test bank, Power Point presentations, a comprehensive list of web resources, a guide to relevant TED lectures and much more
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- 2016-02-08
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- 2015-12-08
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