The practice of social research / Earl Babbie.

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Babbie, Earl R

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TextPublication details: Belmont, Calif : Wadsworth Cengage, c2010.Edition: 12th edDescription: xxiv, 530 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:

0495598410
9780495598411

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Summary: This is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research as practiced by social scientists. This best-selling book emphasizes the research process by demonstrating how to design research studies, introducing the various observation modes in use today, and answering questions about research methods--such as how to conduct online surveys, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. The practice of social research provides all the tools researchers and consumers need to apply social research.

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	Main	RTC Library Main opac		Main TEST		301.07 BAB					Available			30013531

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Includes bibliographic references and index.

This is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research as practiced by social scientists. This best-selling book emphasizes the research process by demonstrating how to design research studies, introducing the various observation modes in use today, and answering questions about research methods--such as how to conduct online surveys, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. The practice of social research provides all the tools researchers and consumers need to apply social research.