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Making Sense of the Social World: Methods of Investigation

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Authors: Daniel F. Chambliss, Russell K. Schutt
Publisher: Pine Forge Press
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.7

ISBN: 141292717X
Dewey Decimal Number: 361.1072
EAN: 9781412927178
ASIN: 141292717X

Publication Date: February 16, 2006
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bCongratulations to esteemed author Russell K. Schutt, 2007 recipient of University of Massachusetts, Boston's Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Service!br /br //bIn this strongSecond Edition/strong of the bestselling strongMaking Sense of the Social World: Methods of Investigation/strong, authors Daniel F. Chambliss and Russell K. Schutt once again provide students with an engaging, innovative, and accurate introduction to social research. More than a brief derivative of Schutt#x2019;s widely successful emInvestigating the Social World/em, this version is written in a less formal, occasionally humorous style, with more concise examples drawn from everyday experience, and less coverage of complex or more rigorous methods. br /br /strongNew to the Second Edition: br //strongulliProvides greater detail on qualitative data analysis: A new chapter draws attention to the distinctive features of qualitative data analysis and illustrates several different approaches. There is a new section in this chapter on visual sociology and more on computer-assisted qualitative data analysis. /liliOffers an expanded appendix on secondary data resources: The appendix on sources of secondary data has been greatly expanded and now includes instructions for using the resources available at the Inter-university Consortium on Political and Social Research (ICPSR). /liliProvides writing techniques: New sections on writing techniques and literature reviews provide tips for writing clearly and on preparing a composite literature review. /liliImproves clarity of traditionally difficult topics: There is expanded coverage of conceptualization, units and levels of analysis, ecological fallacy, and the varieties of longitudinal research designs to provide a better understanding of these often difficult topics. The authors also include mnemonics#x2013;memory tricks#x2013;to help students remember important distinctions. /liliIncreases international examples: Reflecting the increasingly global scope of social science research, more examples are included from researchers in other countries or about persons from countries outside the United States. /liliExpands treatment of human subjects issues: More details are provided about how to consider ethical issues involving the treatment of human subjects in research, as well as the increasing role of university IRB#x2019;s in student research. /li/ulbr /strongAccompanied by High Quality Ancillaries!/strong br /strongulliStudent Study Site at http://www.pineforge.com/mssw2/index.htm: includes journal articles, online exercises, and much more! /lilistrongInstructors' Resources on CD-Rom/strong contain a variety of carefully developed and useful materials for the instructor. Included on the strongIRCD /strongare teaching resources, student projects, a multitude of test questions, Powerpoint slides for every chapter and reformatted Exhibits from the book that can be printed for overhead transparencies or incorporated into Powerpoint slides created by the instructor./li/ul/strong at : includes journal articles, online exercises, and much more! pTo request an strongIRCD/strong for this book (qualified instructors only) please contact Customer Care at 1.800.818.SAGE (7243) (6 am #x2013; 5 pm Pacific Time). /pstrongIntended Audience: /strongbr /This is an excellent introductory methods text for undergraduate research courses in the fields of sociology, criminal justice, media studies, political science, and public administration. It is ideal for students who need to understand how social research is done and appreciate the results, but may never do research themselves in the professional lives. (20070601)

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