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Authors: Delbert C. Miller, Neil J. Salkind
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: 6th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 808
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 6.9 x 1.5

ISBN: 0761920463
Dewey Decimal Number: 302.072
EAN: 9780761920465
ASIN: 0761920463

Publication Date: January 16, 2002
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Editorial Reviews:

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I/IPI"If a student researcher had only one handbook on their bookshelf, Miller and Salkind's Handbook would certainly have to be it. With the updated material, the addition of the section on ethical issues (which is so well done that I'm recommending it to the departmental representative to the university IRB), and a new Part 4 on "Qualitative Methods", the new Handbook is an indispensable resource for researchers."/I/PI/IPDan Cover, Department of Sociology, Furman University/PI /IPI" I have observed that most instructors want to teach methodology "their way" to imbue the course with their own approach; Miller-Salkind allows one to do this easily. The book is both conceptually strong (e.g., very good coverage of epistemology, research design and statistics) and at the same time provides a wealth of Bpractical/B knowledge (scales, indices, professional organizations, computer applications, etc.) In addition, it covers the waterfront of methodology."/I/PI/I PMichael L. Vasu, Director of Information Technology, North Carolina State University/PI /IPI"A unique and excellent reference tool for all social science researchers, and a good textbook for graduate students and senior year undergraduate classes. These students are about to enter the real life of research, and need a handy and comprehensive tool as a starting point that offers shortcuts for getting into real research projects. For a small project, the book offers enough information to get the project started. For big projects, the book is ideal for information on where to look for things and examples."/I/PI/IPJianhong Liu, Department of Sociology, Rhode Island College/PI /IPI"This book is constantly evolving and for the better! The section on scales and indices and how to find them is one of the best features of this book. The Miller-Salkind book is a treasure in this regard. The section on Research Grant proposals is the best I have seen in any textbook. In short, this book does a great deal to introduce the student to the practice of the profession of social science."/I/PI/IPMichael L. Vasu, Director of Information Technology, North Carolina State University/PPThe book considered a "necessity" by many social science researchers and their students has been revised and updated while retaining the features that made it so useful. The emphasis in this new edition is on the tools graduate students and more advanced researchers need to conduct high quality research. /PB /BPBFeatures/Benefits:/B/PB/BULB/BLIProvides step-by-step instruction for students' research training by beginning with how to find a creative idea, a middle-range theory, and initial hypothesis and proceeds through design, proposal, collection and analysis of data followed by writing, reporting and publication /LILISection on scales and indices are organized so that readers can quickly locate and find the type of scale or index in which they may be interested /LILIAll sections are now followed by useful and well-considered reference sections so that readers can read more about each topic /LILIIncludes updated coverage on new scales, internal and external validity, and new analytic techniques with extensive references on each /LILIPresents extensive coverage of how to prepare manuscripts for publication, including a list of all journals covered by Sociological Abstracts along with the editorial office address and URL for each entry /LILIDiscusses the importance of policy research with presentation and discussion of specific models as an adjunct to both applied and basic research techniques /LILIProvides extensive coverage of funding opportunities including those offered by the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and a directory of private funding sources including relevant contact information /LI/ULB /BPBNew to this edition: /B/PB/BULB/BLINew Part 4 by John Creswell and Ray Maietta provides a comprehensive introduction to qualitative methods including a review of existing computer applications for collecting and analyzing data /LILINew and more current reviews and commentaries have replaced dated or no longer relevant excerpts /LILIThousands of new references on the assessment of important sociological variables as well as references to such topics as statistical analysis, computer applications, and specific topics /LILIThoroughly updated information on the use of computers and online research techniques, including beginning and intermediate material about the Internet and its use by the modern research scientist /LILICoherent and thoughtful review of the most popular statistical analysis software packages /LILINew guidelines and discussion of ethical practices in social and behavioral science research, including extensive coverage of institutional review board procedures and activities /LILIExpansion of social indicators to include international coverage /LI/ULPPlus, there is an extensive and well-organized table of contents with four levels of headings; and, for the first time in the history of the book, a comprehensive index./P

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

A must-have book for any serious social science researcher April 6, 1999
8 out of 10 found this review helpful

A wealth of information for both the novice and experienced researcher. The sections on social measurements and indices are most impressive. Excellent resource guide for the serious researcher.

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