Research Methods in the Social Sciences w/Data Disk

by David Nachmias, Chava Frankfort Nachmias

This acclaimed text offers a comprehensive, systematic treatment of the scientific approach to research within the context of the social sciences. Emphasizing the relationship between theory, research, and practice, the book leads students through seven major, interrelated stages of research methods: definition of the research problem, statement of hypothesis, research design, measurement, data collection, data analysis, and generalization. Research activities are integrated throughout to get students actively involved in the real work of social science research. With its self-contained yet integrated chapters, the text adapts well to either a basic methods course, or a course that covers methods and statistics sequentially. The new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised, and is designed to help students take full advantage of the Internet and other electronic data sources plus the most current statistical software.

Genres: Textbooks, Reference, Sociology, School, Research

600 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Melissa Lee-Tammeus · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was the bane of my existence these last 3 months. As much as I hated it, I have to give it 4 stars as, without this book, I would have been completely lost in being able to explain anything about what I've been doing. This book lived by my side and what a great reference book for everything I needed in understanding the nuances of social science research. A necessary evil.

[Sandra · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't know what class I had to use this book for or why I didn't return it. It might be easier to read the phone book. This book is suppose to help you write a massive research paper (as in PhD) which is why I had it on my required reading list.

There has to be something that is easier to read.
Print is small.

[AM · Rating 1 out of 5]

Awful textbook, in fact I sold this sucker back for $55.

[Salomeja Sandroschvili]

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[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mean what can I say... erm.. its like about methods and stuff

[Nanto · Rating 3 out of 5]

setengah terbaca. wong motokopinya cuma setengah bukunya. :D

buku penelitian yang ditulis jaman hey-daynya positifisme kali yah?

[Dianna Heikkila]

Not the normal page turner, but informative. I certainly learned a lot, so glad this one is on the "read" shelf!

[Lucinda · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the most boring books I've ever had the opportunity to read for academia

[Adel]

best

[Yeva · Rating 3 out of 5]

What's not to love?