The Practice of Social Research
By Earl R. Babbie
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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. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution.
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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. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution.
Highlighting real-world applications from the start, overviews at the beginning of each chapter explain the objectives and how the material covered fits into the overall scheme of social research.
A section at the end of each chapter emphasizes research ethics, introducing students to the sensitivities around social research.
As they progress through the text, students prepare different sections of a proposal in each chapter while applying specific chapter concepts. The exercises culminate in Chapter 17, when students review the reading and writing aspects of the work, including literature reviews, internet research, and the organization and writing of the report.
"Research in Real Life" boxes provide examples of how the principles in the chapters have been applied in actual studies, while "Tips and Tools" boxes give practical advice for formulating and carrying out research projects. Topics include identifying the unit of analysis, reading and evaluating documents, establishing rapport and much more.
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Part 1. An Introduction to Inquiry
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