The practice of social research / Earl Babbie, Chapman University.
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TextPublisher: Boston, MA : Cengage Learning,Inc., [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Edition: Fifteenth editionDescription: xxix, 575 pages : color illustrations, charts ; 26 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780357360767Subject(s): Social sciences -- Research | Social sciences -- MethodologySummary: Packed with hands-on applications, Babbie's The practice of social research, 15th Edition, equips your students with the tools they need to practically apply research concepts as both researchers and consumers. Known as the "gold standard" for research methods, the text delivers a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research as practiced by social scientists. Dr. Babbie emphasizes the research process by showing students how to design and construct projects, introducing the various observation modes in use today. The new edition includes "What do you think?" puzzles that immediately draw students into chapter concepts. General Social Survey data is updated throughout while new coverage includes the global use of social research, the emerging role of big data, demographic analysis and more. Cengage Learning,Inc. https://www.cengage.com/c/the-practice-of-social-research-15e-babbie/9780357360767/?filterBy=Higher-Education
| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Book | Gratia Christian College Library Book Shelves | Print book | H62 .B2 2021 (Browse shelf) | Available | 0005437J |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 540-554) and index (pages 555-575).
Packed with hands-on applications, Babbie's The practice of social research, 15th Edition, equips your students with the tools they need to practically apply research concepts as both researchers and consumers. Known as the "gold standard" for research methods, the text delivers a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research as practiced by social scientists. Dr. Babbie emphasizes the research process by showing students how to design and construct projects, introducing the various observation modes in use today. The new edition includes "What do you think?" puzzles that immediately draw students into chapter concepts. General Social Survey data is updated throughout while new coverage includes the global use of social research, the emerging role of big data, demographic analysis and more. Cengage Learning,Inc.