The Basics of Social Research
- ISBN-10
- 1285531590
- ISBN-13
- 9781285531595
- Series
- The Basics of Social Research
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 576
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-01-01
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Author
- Earl R. Babbie
Description
This thorough revision of Babbie's standard-setting text 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 prejudice and education, and the legalization of marijuana, introduce students to the how-tos and whys of social research methods. With increased emphasis on qualitative research and practical applications, this edition is authoritative yet student-friendly and engaging enough to help students connect the dots between the world of social research and the real world. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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