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" Research methods for everyday life : "
Scott W. VanderStoep, Deirdre D. Johnston
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BL
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707060
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b529249
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VanderStoep, Scott W
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| Title & Author
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Research methods for everyday life : : blending qualitative and quantitative approaches /\ Scott W. VanderStoep, Deirdre D. Johnston
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1st ed
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| Publication Statement
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San Francisco, CA :: Jossey-Bass,, c2009
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xviii, 330 p. :: ill. ;; 24 cm
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0470343532 (alk. paper)
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: 9780470343531 (alk. paper)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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Understanding research -- The who, how, and why of research -- Quantitative research: measurement and data collection -- Quantitative research: descriptive and correlational designs -- Quantitative research: basic experimental designs -- Quantitative research: advanced experimental designs -- What is qualitative research? -- Planning your qualitative study: design, sampling, and data analysis -- Qualitative research methods: ethnography, phenomenology, cast study, textual analysis, and applied research -- Qualitative research tools: interviewing, focus groups, and observation -- Presenting your research findings
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Offering an introduction to social research, this book explores all stages of the research process and 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
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Psychology-- Research-- Methodology
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Psychometrics
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Qualitative research
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Social sciences-- Research-- Methodology
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Social sciences-- Research-- Statistical methods
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| Dewey Classification
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001.4/2
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H62.V323 2009
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Johnston, Deirdre D
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