Handbook of Research Methods: A Guide for Practitioners and Students in the Social Sciences FROM THE PUBLISHER
A ready reference and text designed for researchers, managers, and administrators who make research-based decisions, as well as students of the social sciences and business. The entire research process, from variables to final report, is covered step by step. New in this edition is a chapter overview of multivariate techniques. Special features include a glossary of 248 research terms, a summary of fourteen types of instruments with examples, a research proposal checklist, flow charts for selecting appropriate statistical tests, and a flow chart for the entire research process, with alternatives at each decision point. With every major concept are its definition, purpose, advantages, disadvantages, process, and an example. Readers are alerted to possible problems and cautioned.
Author Biography: Natalie L. Sproull is Professor of Management at Western Illinois University.
SYNOPSIS
This is a reprint of a 1995 work. Primarily focusing on the practice of quantitative social research used in the business world, Sproull (management, Illinois State U.) explains the concepts and practices of the research process. Major topics include alternatives available at decision points, advantages and disadvantages of alternatives, factors important to the control process, and recommendations on accepted practice. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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A concise reference for researchers, managers and administrators who make research-based decisions, and for students. It covers the entire research process, from variables to final report. Special features include a glossary of terms, a summary of 14 types of instruments with examples, a research proposal checklist, flowcharts for selecting appropriate statistical tests, and a flowchart for the entire research process, with alternatives at each decision point. This edition (first was 1988) adds a chapter overview of multivariate techniques. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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