Exploring Research

Author: Salkind, Neil

Brand: PEARSON EDUCATION

Edition: 9

Number Of Pages: 272

EAN: 9780134238418

Release Date: 02-06-2016

Package Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Loose Leaf

Part Number: 9780134238418

Details: For courses in Experimental Methods and in Research Methods in Political Science and Sociology
An informative and unintimidating look at the basics of research in the social and behavioral sciences
Exploring Researchmakes research methods accessible for students – describing how to collect and analyze data, and providing thorough instruction on how to prepare and write a research proposal and manuscript. Author Neil Salkind covers the research process, problem selection, sampling and generalizability, and the measurement process. He also incorporates the most common types of research models used in the social and behavioral sciences, including qualitative methods. The Ninth Edition explores the use of electronic sources (the Internet) as a means to enhance research skills, includes discussions about scientific methods, and places a strong emphasis on ethics.
NOTE: This ISBN is for a Pearson Books a la Carte edition: a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf text. In addition to the flexibility offered by this format, Books a la Carte editions offer students great value, as they cost significantly less than a bound textbook.