Understanding Social Science Research 2nd Edition by Thomas Black ISBN 1446223647 9781446223642

Understanding Social Science Research 2nd Edition by Thomas R. Black – Ebook PDF Instant Download/Delivery: 1446223647, 9781446223642

Full download Understanding Social Science Research 2nd Edition after payment

 

 

Product details:

ISBN 10: 1446223647

ISBN 13: 9781446223642

Author:  Thomas R. Black 

Understanding Social Science Research 2nd Edition: The ability to read published research critically is essential and is different from the skills involved in undertaking research using statistical analysis. This New Edition of Thomas R Black′s best-selling text explains in clear and straightforward terms how students can evaluate research, with particular emphasis on research involving some aspect of measurement. The coverage of fundamental concepts is comprehensive and supports topics including research design, data collection and data analysis by addressing the following major issues: Are the questions and hypotheses advanced appropriate and testable? Is the research design sufficient for the hypothesis? Is the data gathered valid, reliable and objective? Are the statistical techniques used to analyze the data appropriate and do they support the conclusions reached?

Each of the chapters from the New Edition has been thoroughly updated, with particular emphasis on improving and increasing the range of activities for students. As well, coverage has been broadened to include: a wider range of research designs; a section on research ethics; item analysis; the definition of standard deviation with a guide for calculation; the concept of `power′ in statistical inference; calculating correlations; and a description of the difference between parametric and non-parametric tests in terms of research questions.

Evaluating Social Science Research An Introduction 2nd Edition will be key reading for undergraduate and postgrduate students in research methodology and evaluation across the social sciences.

 

Understanding Social Science Research 2nd Edition Table of contents:

1 Evaluating Social Science Research: An Overview

2 Questions and Hypotheses

3 Research Designs and Representativeness

4 Data Quality

5 Descriptive Statistics: Graphs and Charts

6 Descriptive Statistics: Indicators of Central Tendency and Variability

7 Statistical Inference

8 Correlational Studies

9 Parametric Tests

10 Non-parametric Tests

11 Controlling Variables and Drawing Conclusions

12 Planning Your Own Research

 

People also search for Understanding Social Science Research 2nd Edition:

a guide to understanding social science research for natural scientists
    
interpretative understanding in social science research involves
    
explain social science research
    
social science research meaning and significance
    
understanding the social world research methods for the 21st century
    
social science research assistant

Tags:

Thomas Black,Understanding,Social,Science,Research