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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.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. When used responsibly, research can elevate the whole of humanity, but when used irresponsibly, research will devalue another person or social group's humanity. Thus, research is humanity's friend and enemy at the same time.

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 uses hands-on activities and real-life examples to provide the most comprehensive and straightforward coverage of doing qualitative research on the market.  The author's central purpose is to show inexperienced researchers how to design, collect, and analyze data and then present their results to the scientific community, while stressing the importance of ethics in research and taking the time to properly design and think through any research endeavor.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This work draws from social psychological and communications research to reflect the newest statistical techniques associated with designs and data collection methods. It focuses on understanding the principles that govern the use of a particular method.

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.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. This text uses hands-on activities and real-life examples to provide the most comprehensive and straightforward coverage of doing qualitative research on the market.  The author's central purpose is to show inexperienced researchers how to design, collect, and analyze data and then present their results to the scientific community, while stressing the importance of ethics in research and taking the time to properly design and think through any research endeavor.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. This popular book provides a political perspective on social welfare to aid appreciation of the ideological context of contemporary social welfare programs. Written by two of the best-known authors in social work and social welfare, the Sixth Edition continues to examine the values, ethics, and knowledge needed by practioners of social worker. This book also explores the role of the contemporary social worker in social welfare programs and defines liberal, conservative, and radical positions. Strong, integrated coverage of the historical and political context of social welfare with definitions and comprehensive chapters on poverty cover theory, economics, and past and present anti-poverty programs to aid understanding of basic concepts and relate theory to practice. The latest edition includes new data from the National Opinion Research Corporation (NORC) and greater emphasis upon the belief that to understand social welfare one must understand the ideological positions that shape social welfare.…

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.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This text uses hands-on activities and real-life examples to provide the most comprehensive and straightforward coverage of doing qualitative research on the market.  The author's central purpose is to show inexperienced researchers how to design, collect, and analyze data and then present their results to the scientific community, while stressing the importance of ethics in research and taking the time to properly design and think through any research endeavor.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. ? Prepares students to conduct their first empirical research study, with quantitative and qualitative methods covered in detail. Common features as well as differences between the two research approaches are explored. ? While theoretical material is included, the emphasis is on providing practical, easy-to-follow advice on how to conduct a first research project. ? Unlike most texts with hypothetical examples, this text?with real examples written by a variety of published researchers?makes research methods come alive. Students see how research methods are used to explore important, contemporary problems. ? Factual Questions at the end of each chapter help students review key concepts covered in the chapters. ? Questions for Discussion encourage students to consider specific techniques and strategies that they might use while conducting their research.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. ? Prepares students to conduct their first empirical research study, with quantitative and qualitative methods covered in detail. Common features as well as differences between the two research approaches are explored. ? While theoretical material is included, the emphasis is on providing practical, easy-to-follow advice on how to conduct a first research project. ? Unlike most texts with hypothetical examples, this text?with real examples written by a variety of published researchers?makes research methods come alive. Students see how research methods are used to explore important, contemporary problems. ? Factual Questions at the end of each chapter help students review key concepts covered in the chapters. ? Questions for Discussion encourage students to consider specific techniques and strategies that they might use while conducting their research.…

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.

Condition: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Yourpractical and comprehensive guide to researching, preparing and writing a literature review - showing you how to get started, what to do and how to do it.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Yourpractical and comprehensive guide to researching, preparing and writing a literature review - showing you how to get started, what to do and how to do it.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Yourpractical and comprehensive guide to researching, preparing and writing a literature review - showing you how to get started, what to do and how to do it.

Paperback. Condition: Good. This work offers balanced coverage of both the qualitative and quantative approaches to social research. New features for the second edition include a new glossary based on reviewer and student suggestions, and an expanded chapter on library research and writing reports.

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

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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.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. 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.

Condition: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Condition: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …