Social Science Research: A Cross Section of Journal Articles for Discussion and Evaluation

By Turner C. Lomand

Book Overview

- This new edition gives students valuable practice in reading and evaluating research. All major methods of research are illustrated, including qualitative research, content/document analysis, survey research, observational research, experimental research, and program evaluation. - The articles deal with contemporary topics that will hold your students' attention. - The lines in each article are sequentially numbered. This allows easy reference to specific parts of the articles during classroom discussions. - Factual Questions at the end of each article encourage students to read for methodological and substantive points. - The Answer Key provides answers to the Factual Questions. The line numbers where the answers can be found are included, making the key easy to use. - The Questions for Discussion at the end of each article address broad issues of research design and overall research quality. - Ideal for homework assignments followed by classroom discussions at the next class meeting.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1884585744
• ISBN13: 9781884585746
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.3" x 8.5"