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Exploring Research by Neil J. Salkind (2011, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100205093817
ISBN-139780205093816
eBay Product ID (ePID)1285767
Product Key Features
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameExploring Research
Publication Year2011
SubjectSociology / General, General, Research, Research & Methodology
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science, Education, Psychology
AuthorNeil J. Salkind
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight30 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number8
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2011-008869
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal150/.72
Table Of ContentIN THIS SECTION: 1.) BRIEF 2.) COMPREHENSIVE BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS: Preface Chapter 1: The Role and Importance of Research Chapter 2: The Research Process: Coming to Terms Chapter 3A: Selecting a Problem and Reviewing the Research Chapter 3B: Ethics: The Basic Principles Chapter 4: Sampling and Generalizability Chapter 5: Measurement, Reliability, and Validity Chapter 6: Methods of Measuring Behavior Chapter 7: Data Collection and Descriptive Statistics Chapter 8: Introducing Inferential Statistics Chapter 9: Nonexperimental Research: Descriptive and Correlational Methods Chapter 10: Nonexperimental Research: Qualitative Methods Chapter 11: Pre- and True Experimental Research Methods Chapter 12: Quasi-Experimental Research: A Close Cousin to Experimental Research Chapter 13: Writing a Research Proposal Chapter 14: Writing A Research Manuscript Appendix A: An Introduction to SPSS 16.x Appendix B: Sample Data Set References Glossary Index
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisPresents the basics of research in the social and behavioral sciences in an informative and student-friendly way. Salkind's Exploring Research, 8th edition makes research methods accessible for students. Exploring Research provides an introduction to research methods through a friendly, approachable writing style. Salkind describes how to collect and analyze data and provides thorough instruction on how to prepare and write a research proposal and manuscript. The text explores the use of electronic sources (the Internet) as a means to enhance research skills and includes discussions about scientific methods. The most common types of research models in the social and behavioral sciences are incorporated, including qualitative methods. Salkind covers the research process, problem selection, sampling and generalizability, as well as a discussion of the measurement process . Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking "What You'll Learn about in This Chapter" helps students organize and understand the material to be covered within the chapter. "Exercises" and "Test Yourself" sections challenge students think about and discuss chapter topics and improve their problem-solving skills. Resources in the text and online help students master the process of writing a research paper. Engage Students Chapter objectives, chapter quizzes, Lab Manual, and eText within MySearchLab help to engage students in the material. Explore Research Discussions of the research process, problem selection, sampling and generalizability, and the measurement process make research exploration accessible to students. A lab manual is included in MySearchLab to help engage students in the research process. Support Instructors MyTest, PowerPoints, and an instructor's manual offer additional support for instructors. Note: MySearchLab with eText does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab with eText, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySearchLab with eText (at no additional cost). VP: 9780205239924, Presents the basics of research in the social and behavioral sciences in an informative and student-friendly way. Salkind's Exploring Research, 8th edition makes research methods accessible for students. Exploring Research provides an introduction to research methods through a friendly, approachable writing style. Salkind describes how to collect and analyze data and provides thorough instruction on how to prepare and write a research proposal and manuscript. The text explores the use of electronic sources (the Internet) as a means to enhance research skills and includes discussions about scientific methods. The most common types of research models in the social and behavioral sciences are incorporated, including qualitative methods. Salkind covers the research process, problem selection, sampling and generalizability, as well as a discussion of the measurement process . Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking -- "What You'll Learn about in This Chapter" helps students organize and understand the material to be covered within the chapter. "Exercises" and "Test Yourself" sections challenge students think about and discuss chapter topics and improve their problem-solving skills. Resources in the text and online help students master the process of writing a research paper. Engage Students -- Chapter objectives, chapter quizzes, Lab Manual, and eText within MySearchLab help to engage students in the material. Explore Research -- Discussions of the research process, problem selection, sampling and generalizability, and the measurement process make research exploration accessible to students. A lab manual is included in MySearchLab to help engage students in the research process. Support Instructors -- MyTest, PowerPoints, and an instructor's manual offer additional support for instructors. Note: MySearchLab with eText does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab with eText, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySearchLab with eText (at no additional cost). VP: 9780205239924
LC Classification NumberBF76.5.S24 2012
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- 01 Sep, 2016
Awesome
This book has help me a lot in my research i recommend it to anyone that need to learn more about research. The author is excelent knows how to explain love it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 02 Jan, 2019
Pertinent
This book is straight forward and pertinent. I bought it for a class and it is one of the few books that I did not discard after the semester.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
