Conducting Research: Social and Behavioral Science Methods- 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. |
Contents
Part A Getting Started | 1 |
Selecting Tentative Topics for Empirical Research | 3 |
Locating Literature and Refining a Research Topic | 13 |
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Conducting Research: Social and Behavioral Science Methods Lawrence T. Orcher No preview available - 2014 |