| Research Design in Social Research Contributor(s): de Vaus, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0761953469 ISBN-13: 9780761953463 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $230.67 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2001 Annotation: With this book David de Vaus has written one of the best general research methods textbooks around. The use of different types of research design as the point of departure is a different and very helpful approach to take, especially since many textbooks confuse issues of method and design. The author outlines with great clarity a wide variety of issues, including testing theories, causation, data analysis, and the main considerations involved in using the different research designs covered. Both students and their instructors will find this an extremely valuable, well-written book' - Alan Bryman, University of Loughborough |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Research |
| Dewey: 300.72 |
| LCCN: 2001269153 |
| Physical Information: 0.89" H x 6.28" W x 9.62" (1.28 lbs) 296 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With this book David de Vaus has written one of the best general research methods textbooks around. The use of different types of research design as the point of departure is a different and very helpful approach to take, especially since many textbooks confuse issues of method and design. The author outlines with great clarity a wide variety of issues, including testing theories, causation, data analysis, and the main considerations involved in using the different research designs covered. Both students and their instructors will find this an extremely valuable, well-written book′ - Alan Bryman, University of Loughborough |
Contributor Bio(s): de Vaus, David: - David De Vaus is Associate Professor of Sociology at La Trobe University, Melbourne. He is the author of Surveys in Social Research and Research Design in Social Research. He is an international authority in the field of social research. |