Basics of Social Research
Author | : William Lawrence Neuman |
Publisher | : Allyn & Bacon |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106018890753 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Basics of Social Research written by William Lawrence Neuman and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2007 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps students understand what research can and cannot do, become better consumers of research, and learn why properly conducted research is important. This text teaches students to be a better consumer of research results, understand how the research enterprise works, and prepares them to conduct small research projects. Upon completing this text, students will be aware of what research can and cannot do, and why properly conducted research is important. Using clear, accessible language and examples from real research, this discusses both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research, emphasizing the benefits of combining various approaches. Briefer, paperback text, adapted from Neuman's Social Research Methods, Sixth Edition.