Conducting Research: Social and Behavioral Science Methods

By Lawrence T. Orcher

Book Overview

- Prepares students to conduct their first empirical research study, with quantitative and qualitative methods covered in detail. Common features as well as differences between the two research approaches are explored. - While theoretical material is included, the emphasis is on providing practical, easy-to-follow advice on how to conduct a first research project. - Unlike most texts with hypothetical examples, this text--with real examples written by a variety of published researchers--makes research methods come alive. Students see how research methods are used to explore important, contemporary problems. - Factual Questions at the end of each chapter help students review key concepts covered in the chapters. - Questions for Discussion encourage students to consider specific techniques and strategies that they might use while conducting their research.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1884585604
• ISBN13: 9781884585609
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Pyrczak Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.8" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Not bad for a research book

It was required reading for a master's level course and does a good job of explaining everything. The chapters are really short and it has good examples throughout.