{"product_id":"social-research-methods-qualitative-and-quantitative-approaches","title":"Social Research Methods Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis text provides a comprehensive guide to doing research in the social and behavioral sciences--from research design and sampling to collecting and analyzing data. Rich in examples, the book has been revised and updated to provide today′s students with a conceptual understanding of each qualitative and quantitative technique, as well as showing them how to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The main strength of this text is coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methodology from a broad range of fields. The examples are often my students′ favorite thing to discuss in class.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -Erica B. Gibson, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of South Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Bernard does an excellent job of not only showing how to practice research but also provides a detailed discussion of broader historical and philosophical contexts that are important for understanding research.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -Julian Kilker, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The depth of detailed descriptions (foundations of social research; interviewing, participant observation, field notes, and data analysis) go beyond other texts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe organization is superb.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -Benedict J. Colombi, \u003ci\u003eUniversity of Arizona\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48175830794430,"sku":"9781412978545","price":97.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/0592\/5054\/files\/1724563482691.jpg?v=1784421146","url":"https:\/\/bookshopnow.com\/products\/social-research-methods-qualitative-and-quantitative-approaches","provider":"Book Shop Now","version":"1.0","type":"link"}