Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Interpreting Clifford Geertz Interpreting Clifford Geertz Jeffrey C. Alexander "Meaning is everywhere and everybody must interpret. Nobody argued this more persuasively than Clifford Geertz. From Balinese cock fights to sheep raids to theater states, Geertz showed that there is… OL15976503W
Longitudinal data analysis Longitudinal data analysis Jason T. Newsom "This book provides accessible treatment to state-of-the-art approaches to analyzing longitudinal studies. Comprehensive coverage of the most popular analysis tools allows readers to pick and choose … OL16298117W
UNCHARTED UNCHARTED Erez Aiden By teaming with Google, they were able to analyse the text of millions of books. The result was a new field of research and scientific tool, the Google Ngram Viewer. Charts trends in human history … OL17038409W
Designing General Linear Models To Test Research Hypotheses Designing General Linear Models To Test Research Hypotheses John W. Fraas,Isadore Newman,Keith A. McNeil The focus of this text is placed on designing General Linear Models (regression models) to test research hypotheses. The authors illustrate and discuss General Linear Models specifically designed to … OL17399810W
The practice of social research The practice of social research Earl R. Babbie This is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research as practiced by social scientists. This best-selling book emphasizes the research process by demonstrating how to design… OL17730681W
Handbook of research on electronic surveys and measurements Handbook of research on electronic surveys and measurements Rodney A. Reynolds,Jason D. Baker,Robert Woods "This book is the comprehensive reference source for innovative knowledge on electronic surveys. It provides complete coverage of the challenges associated with the use of the Internet to develop onl… OL18414629W
Approaches to qualitative research Approaches to qualitative research Patricia Lina Leavy,Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber Qualitative research encompasses a growing set of methods that eschew strictly empirical, quantitative data in favor of information gathered through ethnography, in-depth interviewing, focus groups, … OL18950100W
Reliability and validity assessment Reliability and validity assessment Edward G. Carmines The authors present an elementary and exceptionally lucid introduction to issues in measurement theory. They define and discuss validity and reliability; proceed to a discussion of three basic types … OL4637433W
Research methods for everyday life Research methods for everyday life Scott W. VanderStoep 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 … OL7909295W
Turn to Biographical Methods in Social Science Turn to Biographical Methods in Social Science Pr Chamberlayne Biographical research methods have become a useful and popular tool for contemporary social scientists. This book combines an exploration of the historical and philosophical origins of this important… OL8096415W