Close this alert
Evaluating Social Science Research: An Introduction
Current price:
$93.75
This product is not returnable.
Publication Date: January 5th, 1994
Publisher:
Sage Publications Ltd
ISBN:
9780803988538
Pages:
196
Usually Ships in 2 to 5 Days
Description
This volume offers students a basic introduction to assessing the meaning and validity of research in the social sciences and related fields.
The ability to read published research critically is essential and is different from the skills involved in undertaking research using statistical analysis. Thomas R Black explains in clear and straightforward terms how students can evaluate research, with particular emphasis on research involving some aspect of measurement. The coverage of fundamental concepts is comprehensive and supports topics including research design, data collection and data analysis by addressing the following major issues: Are the questions and hypotheses advanced appropriate and testable? Is th.