TY - BOOK AU - Babbie,Earl R. TI - The practice of social research SN - 9780495598411 (pbk) U1 - 300.72 PY - 2010/// CY - Belmont, Calif PB - Wadsworth Cengage KW - Social sciences KW - Research KW - Methodology N1 - Includes bibliographic references and index N2 - 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 research studies, introducing the various observation modes in use today, and answering questions about research methods--such as how to conduct online surveys, and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. The practice of social research provides all the tools researchers and consumers need to apply social research UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1104/2008933881-b.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1104/2008933881-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1104/2008933881-t.html ER -