Basics of Social Research FROM THE PUBLISHER
This is a concise, affordable, applied paperback research methods text by Earl Babbie, who defined how to teach the research methods course with his standard-setting text, THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH. The streamlined Third Edition of THE BASICS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH focuses particularly on the application of social research, emphasizing the fundamental concepts of both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Inductive chapter openings pose social research problems that are addressed and resolved in each chapter through the application of key chapter concepts. Each chapter contains detailed examples and sections on how to interpret the results of data analysis. The text provides students with the necessary tools for understanding the basics of social research methods and for applying these concepts both inside and outside the classroom.
SYNOPSIS
Reflecting recent trends in sociology towards a greater emphasis on quantitative, pure research and a renewed interest in qualitative research, this text/CD-ROM package employs humor, metaphors, and contemporary examples to explain how to do sociology research and how to write research reports. This third edition contains a new chapter devoted to reading and writing social research, dealing with both traditional and modern aspects of these issues. The CD-ROM offers step-by-step guidance for writing research reports. Babbie has taught sociology at the University of Hawaii. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS
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Babbie (Chapman U.) is also author of a lengthier textbook on general methods, , first published in 1975 and now in its 9th edition. was written to provide a shorter textbook on the same subject, with a stronger emphasis on applied research. This second edition includes a chapter on research ethics, revisions of material on qualitative research, inclusion of new software programs for quantitative and qualitative research data analysis, and a greater integration of several computer resources within the text. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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