Perspectives in Social Research Methods and Analysis: A Reader for Sociology - Couverture souple

 
9781412967396: Perspectives in Social Research Methods and Analysis: A Reader for Sociology
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1412967392 ISBN 13 : 9781412967396
Editeur : SAGE Publications, Inc, 2009

Synopsis

Offering accessible examples showcasing how sociologists conduct research

Comprising 22 reading from both academic journals and books, this text presents the best examples of research methodology in contemporary and classic sociology. The editors organized the readings according to the logic of a research project. Beginning with the research question, to design, data collection and analysis, to application in the world. Each section contains an introduction, serving as a mini-textbook that guides students through the steps of their own research. Discussion questions after each section further compel students to think about the lessons they have learned.

Key Features

  • Real research selections show research in action that underscores the relevance for students
  • Completely intact articles emphasize how the research is part of the whole sociological enterprise
  • By focusing on sociology, the works strengthen the role of the methods course in the major

This book is intended as either a core book or a secondary text, primarily for use in research methods courses in sociology.

The accompanying student study site http://www.sagepub.com/lunestudy includes:

  • Additional in-depth discussion questions per chapter
  • A section of additional questions for further review
  • Additional Web links as helpful resources
  • Journal articles related to the readings in the book
  • An "In the News" section that has a "real world" link to topics in the book

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book shows students the steps involved in the research process, the various strategies for conducting a valid social inquiry, and most importantly, the persuasiveness and elegance of reliable social research. It highlights the link between academic research and the real world.

Included are carefully chosen examples of each of the major methodological techniques-survey, interviews, fieldwork observations, experiments, content analysis, secondary analysis and program evaluation. Also included are selections on sampling strategies, research ethics and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
SAGE Publications, Inc
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1412967392
ISBN 13 
9781412967396
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
444
Éditeur
Lune Howard, Pumar Enrique S., Koppel Ross
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
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