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PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-101412964679

ISBN-139781412964678

eBay Product ID (ePID)79809534

Product Key Features

Number of Pages616 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameResearch Methods in Practice : Strategies for Description and Causation

SubjectResearch

Publication Year2010

TypeNot Available

Subject AreaReference, Social Science

AuthorGregg G. Van Ryzin, Dahlia K. Remler

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight35.1 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.4 in

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LCCN2009-047307

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal378.1/70281

Table Of ContentPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsPART I. FOUNDATIONS1. Research in the Real World2. Theory and Models3. Qualitative ResearchPART II. STRATEGIES FOR DESCRIPTION4. Measurement5. Sampling6. Secondary Data7. Collecting Primary Data: Surveys and Observation8. Making Sense of the Numbers9. Making Sense of Multivariate StatisticsPART III. STRATEGIES FOR CAUSATION10. Causation11. Observational Studies With Control Variables12. Randomized Field Experiments13. Natural and Quasi ExperimentsPART IV. APPLICATIONS14. The Politics, Production, and Ethics of Research15. How to Find, Focus, and Present ResearchGlossaryReferencesIndex

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

SynopsisLoaded with real-world examples, enables researchers and non-researchers alike to truly grasp the logic-and limits-of the latest research appearing in academic journals, government reports, and the media., Providing a state-of-the-art introduction to social and policy research methods Imbued with their deep commitment to making methods accessible and meaningful, authors Dahlia K. Remler and Gregg G. Van Ryzin compel students to truly grasp the logic--and limits--of the latest research appearing in academic journals, government reports, and the media. The authors make the coverage spark, emphasizing the critical interpretation and practical application of research findings throughout the text by focusing on causation and real-life data. Key Features Reflects current methodological techniques used in interdisciplinary research, as illustrated with many policy-relevant research examples. The realistic trade-offs, uncertainties, habits, and excitement of the research experience come through on every page Covers strategies for both description and causal estimation--and emphasizes the distinction Appropriate for graduate-level students taking courses such as Research Design and Research Methods in applied disciplines including public affairs/administration, public policy, urban affairs, education, sociology, social work, public health, economics, and criminal justice, this text sets a whole new standard for presenting and learning research methods.Find links to research in the news to use in class, exchange syllabi, and get teaching tips from authors Dahlia Remler and Gregg G. Van Ryzin., Providing a state-of-the-art introduction to social and policy research methods Imbued with their deep commitment to making methods accessible and meaningful, authors Dahlia K. Remler and Gregg G. Van Ryzin compel students to truly grasp the logic--and limits--of the latest research appearing in academic journals, government reports, and the media.The authors make the coverage spark, emphasizing the critical interpretation and practical application of research findings throughout the text by focusing on causation and real-life data. Key Features Reflects current methodological techniques used in interdisciplinary research, as illustrated with many policy-relevant research examples. The realistic trade-offs, uncertainties, habits, and excitement of the research experience come through on every page Covers strategies for both description and causal estimation--and emphasizes the distinction Appropriate for graduate-level students taking courses such as Research Design and Research Methods in applied disciplines including public affairs/administration, public policy, urban affairs, education, sociology, social work, public health, economics, and criminal justice, this textsets a whole new standard for presenting and learning research methods.Join the conversation on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Research-Methods-in-Practice/115423578525330Find links to research in the news to use in class, exchange syllabi, and get teaching tips from authors Dahlia Remler and Gregg G. Van Ryzin.

LC Classification NumberLB2369.R46 2011