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Paperback. Condition: Good. This book takes the student through the different phases of a research project, explaining what should happen at each phase, what the main research design frames and methods used in social science research are, and with practical examples of how the project should be done and written up.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This text is a collection of highly readable and interesting selections which will extend the notions presented by David Myers in his new brief book, "Exploring Social Psychology". These readings are drawn from both classic and contemporary articles. The goal is for the student to gain from the readings and expanded understanding of the most significant developments in the field of social psychology.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This text is written for students who will not pursue sociology as a career yet, whether they now realize it or not, will need to interpret social research in their careers and, more than likely, have opportunities to do research. The book's focus is on equipping students with the tools both to evaluate research done by others and to do their own research. Exercises in the text help students develop skills and strategies for research, including Internet assignments for finding and evaluating sources. The text provides students with a solid grounding in the relevant aspects of the philosophy of science and thoroughly explains the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 3rd. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Doing a Literature Review offers students from across the social sciences and humanities a practical and comprehensive guide to writing a literature review. It takes the reader through the initial states of an undergraduate dissertation or postgraduate thesis.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Doing a Literature Review offers students from across the social sciences and humanities a practical and comprehensive guide to writing a literature review. It takes the reader through the initial states of an undergraduate dissertation or postgraduate thesis.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Doing a Literature Review offers students from across the social sciences and humanities a practical and comprehensive guide to writing a literature review. It takes the reader through the initial states of an undergraduate dissertation or postgraduate thesis.

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Lydia and Julie are best friends with one goal: to crack the code of popularity. Lydia's the bold one: aspiring theater star, stick-fighting enthusiast, and human guinea pig. Julie's the shy one: observer and artist, accidental field hockey jock, and faithful recorder. In this notebook they write down their observations and carry out experiments to try to determine what makes the popular girls tick. But somehow, the harder Lydia and Julie try to imitate the popular girls, the farther they get from their goal--and each other. Amy Ignatow understands friendship and the fifth grade, and she knows just how to wring humor out of ordinary and extraordinary moments.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Lydia and Julie are best friends with one goal: to crack the code of popularity. Lydia's the bold one: aspiring theater star, stick-fighting enthusiast, and human guinea pig. Julie's the shy one: observer and artist, accidental field hockey jock, and faithful recorder. In this notebook they write down their observations and carry out experiments to try to determine what makes the popular girls tick. But somehow, the harder Lydia and Julie try to imitate the popular girls, the farther they get from their goal--and each other. Amy Ignatow understands friendship and the fifth grade, and she knows just how to wring humor out of ordinary and extraordinary moments.…

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Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Qualitative Research Methods - collection, organization, and analysis strategies This text shows novice researchers how to design, collect, and analyze qualitative data and then present their results to the scientific community. The book stresses the importance of ethics in research and taking the time to properly design and think through any research endeavor. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: Effectively design, collect, organize, and analyze data and then to present results to the scientific community Use the Internet as both a resource and a means for accessing qualitative data Explore current issues in the world of researchers, which include a serious concern about ethical behavior and protocols in research and a more reflexive and sensitive role for the researcher Recognize the importance of ethical concerns before they actually begin the research collection, organization, and analytic process Understand basic elements associated with researcher reflexivity and research voice.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. ? Designed for students who will be writing research proposals, reports, theses, and dissertations. ? The 15 chapters cover 191 guidelines for effective scientific writing. The guidelines are fully illustrated with easy-to-follow examples. ? The guidelines describe the types of information that should be included, how this information should be expressed, and where various types of information should be placed within a research report. ? End-of-chapter questions help students master the writing process.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. ? Designed for students who will be writing research proposals, reports, theses, and dissertations. ? The 15 chapters cover 191 guidelines for effective scientific writing. The guidelines are fully illustrated with easy-to-follow examples. ? The guidelines describe the types of information that should be included, how this information should be expressed, and where various types of information should be placed within a research report. ? End-of-chapter questions help students master the writing process.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. This highly regarded text presents a comprehensive and balanced introduction to both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research, emphasizing the benefits of combining various approaches.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Providing precepts intended to stimulate and discipline thought, this book explores issues related to framing research questions, measuring the accuracy of data and uncertainty of empirical inferences, discovering causal effects, and generally improving qualitative research.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Providing precepts intended to stimulate and discipline thought, this book explores issues related to framing research questions, measuring the accuracy of data and uncertainty of empirical inferences, discovering causal effects, and generally improving qualitative research.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. For undergraduate courses in Deviance, Social Deviance, and Deviance and Society. This collection of classic and contemporary readings in social deviance provides a balanced overview of theories, concepts and research. It can serve as either a stand-alone reader or a supplement to a major text.…

Condition: Good. Covering inquiry and social research, the structuring of inquiry, modes of observation, and analysis of data, this text/CD-ROM offers step-by-step instructions on quantitative and qualitative methods. This streamlined tenth edition is two chapters shorter than the previous edition, and now contains. …

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Providing precepts intended to stimulate and discipline thought, this book explores issues related to framing research questions, measuring the accuracy of data and uncertainty of empirical inferences, discovering causal effects, and generally improving qualitative research.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An update of a popular text with both lecturers and students that has a conversational tone.

Paperback. Condition: Good. This text provides a streamlined and accessible introduction to statistics for students in sociology, criminal justice, political science, social work, and other social sciences.