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.
Author: Earl R. Babbie
Publisher: Cengage AU
Publish Date: 2020-05-22
Edition: 15
ISBN: 0357360761
ISBN 13: 9780357360767
Dimension: Length: 8.5 inches, Width: 1 inches, Height: 10 inches
Weight: Weight: 2.44933573082 pounds
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 592
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.
Author: Earl R. Babbie
Publisher: Cengage AU
Publish Date: 2020-05-22
Edition: 15
ISBN: 0357360761
ISBN 13: 9780357360767
Dimension: Length: 8.5 inches, Width: 1 inches, Height: 10 inches
Weight: Weight: 2.44933573082 pounds
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 592