The practice of social research /
Earl Babbie.
- Fourteenth edition.
- xxiv, 566 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 540-554) and index.
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.-publisher's description.
9780357670927 9780357360811 0357360818
2020932559
GBC015698 bnb
019699613 Uk
Social sciences--Research. Social sciences--Methodology. Social sciences--Research. Social sciences--Methodology. Social sciences--Research--Methodology.