Doing Quantitative Research in the Social Sciences: An Integrated Approach to Research Design, Measurement and Statistics

by Thomas R. Black (Author)

• New

  Hardcover
  1999

  $350.04

  This work introduces the student equally to research design issues and the statistical procedures necessary for analysis. It provides comprehensive coverage that integrates such issues as planning, sampling, choice of statistical tests, and interpretation of results in the research process.

• New

  Paperback
  1999

  $53.66

  This original textbook provides a comprehensive and integrated approach to using quantitative methods in the social sciences. Thomas R Black guides the student and researcher through the minefield of potential problems that may be confronted, and it is this emphasis on the practical that distinguishes his book from others which focus exclusively on either research design and measurement or statistical methods.

  Focusing on the design and execution of research, key topics such as planning, sampling, the design of measuring instruments, choice of statistical text and interpretation of results are examined within the context of the research process.

  In a lively and accessible style, the student is introduced to researc design issues alongside statistical procedures and encouraged to develop analytical and decision-making skills.