Research Methods for Everyday Life Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches 1st Edition by Scott VanderStoep, Deidre Johnson 0470343532 9780470343531

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ISBN 10: 0470343532

ISBN 13: 9780470343531

Author: Scott W. VanderStoep; Deidre D. Johnson

This book offers an innovative introduction to social research. The book explores all stages of the research process and it features both quantitative and qualitative methods. Research design topics include sampling techniques, choosing a research design, and determining research question that inform public opinion and direct future studies. Throughout the book, the authors provide vivid and engaging examples that reinforce the reading and understanding of social science research. “Your Turn” boxes contain activities that allow students to practice research skills, such as sampling, naturalistic observation, survey collection, coding, analysis, and report writing.

Research Methods for Everyday Life Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

THE RESEARCH PROCESS

TYPES OF RESEARCH

RESEARCH PROPOSALS

RESEARCH ETHICS

GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH SPSS

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

Chapter 2: THE WHO, HOW, AND WHY OF RESEARCH

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

WHO: SELECTING A SAMPLE

HOW: SELECTING A RESEARCH STRATEGY

WHY: DOING RESEARCH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

Chapter 3: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: MEASUREMENT AND DATA COLLECTION

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

MEASUREMENT: TURNING ABSTRACTIONS INTO VARIABLES

CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD MEASURES

COLLECTING DATA

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

Chapter 4: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: DESCRIPTIVE AND CORRELATIONAL DESIGNS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

BASIC CONCEPTS

CAUSATION AND PREDICTION

DATA GATHERING

DATA ANALYSIS

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

Chapter 5: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: BASIC EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

EXPERIMENTAL VALIDITY

TYPES OF VARIABLES

CHARACTERISTICS OF EXPERIMENTS

TYPES OF EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS

DATA ANALYSIS

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

Chapter 6: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

BASIC CONCEPTS

REPEATED-MEASURES DESIGNS

COMPLEX DESIGNS

QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS

DATA ANALYSIS

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

Chapter 7: WHAT IS QUALITATIVE RESEARCH?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

TELLING A STORY . . . QUALITATIVELY

TWO WORLDVIEWS ON RESEARCH: REALITY AND KNOWLEDGE

COMPARISON OF QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

CRITIQUE OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

CRISIS OF REPRESENTATION

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

Chapter 8 :PLANNING YOUR QUALITATIVE STUDY: DESIGN, SAMPLING, AND DATA ANALYSIS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

DESIGNING QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

Chapter 9: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS: ETHNOGRAPHY, PHENOMENOLOGY, CASE STUDY, TEXTUAL ANALYSIS, A

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

ETHNOGRAPHY

PHENOMENOLOGY

CASE STUDY

TEXTUAL ANALYSIS

APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS: ACTION AND EVALUATION RESEARCH

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

Chapter 10: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TOOLS: INTERVIEWING, FOCUS GROUPS, AND OBSERVATION

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

THE FIRST TOOL: DEFINING THE CONTEXT

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TOOLS: HOW TO COLLECT DATA

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

Chapter 11: PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH FINDINGS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH WITH A POSTER

PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH IN AN ORAL PRESENTATION

PRESENTING YOUR RESEARCH IN A PAPER

REDUCING BIAS IN RESEARCH REPORTING

SUMMARY

KEY TERMS

REFERENCES

Appendix A: A SAMPLE MANUSCRIPT FROM A QUANTITATIVE STUDY

Appendix B: A SAMPLE MANUSCRIPT FROM A QUALITATIVE STUDY

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