Doing Quantitative Research In The Social Sciences: An Integrated Approach To Research Design, Measurement And Statistics

At last??a lucid, comprehensive, and integrated approach to using quantitative methods in the social sciences. Author Thomas R. Black's method focuses on designing and executing research so that issues such as planning, sampling, designing measurement instruments, choosing statistical tests, and interpreting results are integrated into the research process. Black's how-to approach guides the student and researcher through the minefield of issues they are confronted with when doing research, as well as setting it apart from other books that focus on either research design and measurement issues or statistical methods. Written in a lively, accessible style, the student is introduced to research design issues along with statistical procedures necessary for data analysis that develops the student's analytical skills and decision-making powers. An ideal textbook for students across the social sciences, Doing Quantitative Research in the Social Sciences includes a wide range of examples and activities providing the student with a solid foundation in research design, measurement, and statistics.