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Social Research Methods 3e / SPSS Virtual Teaching Assistant Pack

by (author) Alan Bryman, Edward Bell & James Teevan

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Mar 2013
Category
General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780199009435
    Publish Date
    Mar 2013
    List Price
    $103.95

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Description

Now in its third Canadian edition, the market-leading Social Research Methods is an engaging and straightforward introduction to conducting quantitative and qualitative research in the social sciences. Building on the success of previous editions, the authors deftly guide students through allaspects of the research process, while providing useful tips on how to effectively collect, analyze, and interpret data, and disseminate those findings to others. With a brand new chapter on ethics and extensive updates throughout, this new edition continues to be an essential guide to theconceptual foundations, methodological approaches, and practical

About the authors

Contributor Notes

Alan Bryman is professor of organizational and social research at the University of Leicester in the UK.James J. Teevan (deceased) was professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Western Ontario, where he taught research methods for more than three decades.Edward Bell is a professor at Brescia University College, University of Western Ontario, where he teaches statistics for sociology, research methods, and quantitative research.

Editorial Reviews

"Very readable from a student perspective." --Doug Thomson, Humber College

"Excellent organization of ideas and thorough explanation of concepts... Comprehensive coverage of the critical topics entailed in understanding the basics of doing social research. Excellent use of relevant examples." --William Boateng, University of Saskatchewan