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Research methods in social relations / Rick H. Hoyle, Monica J. Harris, Charles M. Judd.
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Hoyle, Rick H.
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English
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7th ed.
Published/Created
Fort Worth, TX : Wadsworth, 2002.
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xxiii, 568 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Lewis Library - Stacks
H62 .K473 2002
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Social sciences
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Research
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Methodology
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Harris, Monica J.
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Judd, Charles M.
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Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references (p. 538-556) and index.
Contents
Part 1. Introduction
Chapter 1. Ways of Knowing
The Place of Values in Social Science Research
Contestability in Social and Physical Sciences
Casual Observation
Toward a Science of Social Behavior
Chapter 2. Evaluating Social Science Theories and Research
The Purposes of Research in the Social Sciences
Criteria for Evaluating Social Science Research
Maximizing Construct Validity
Maximizing Internal Validity
Maximizing External Validity
Chapter 3. Ethical Principles
The Tuskegee Syphilis Study
The Belmont Report
Focus on Ethical Issues in Experimental Research: Deception
Focus on Ethical Issues in Quasi-Experimental Research: Confidentiality and Anonymity
Focus on Ethical Issues in Nonexperimental Research: Participant Observation
The Ethics of Not Doing a Study
Case Study of the Ethical Review Process
Closing Thoughts
Part 2. Measurement
Chapter 4. Fundamentals of Measurement
From Abstract Concepts to Concrete Representations
Operational Definitions Are Necessary but Rarely Sufficient
Measurement Presupposes a Clearly Defined Construct
Components of an Observed Score
Reliability
Validity
Chapter 5. Modes of Measurement
Modes of Direct Questioning
Other Modes of Measurement
Chapter 6. Single-Item Measures in Questionnaires
Outline of Procedures in Questionnaire Research
Question Content
Question Wording
Question Sequence
Special Techniques for Sensitive Content
Interviewing
Chapter 7. Scaling and Multiple-Item Measures
Advantages of Multiple-Item Measures
Levels of Measurement
Rating Scales for Quantifying Individual Judgments
Developing Multiple-Item Scales
Three Types of Multiple-Item Scales
Scaling and Levels of Measurement
Part 3. Sampling
Chapter 8. Fundamentals of Sampling
Some Basic Definitions and Concepts
Nonprobability Sampling
Probability Sampling
Concluding Remarks About the Two Kinds of Sampling
Sampling Elements Other Than People
Chapter 9. Probability Sampling Methods
Basic Probability Sampling Methods
Sampling Error
Two Examples of Sampling Plans for a National Survey
Chapter 10. Experience Sampling
Applications of the Experience Sampling Method
Sampling Strategies and Procedures
Measurement Strategies and Procedures
Part 4. Social Research Strategies
Chapter 11. Randomized Experiments
Controlling and Manipulating Variables
Random Assignment
Independent Variables that Vary Within and Between Participants
Threats to Internal Validity
Construct Validity of Independent Variables in a Randomized Experiment
Alternative Experimental Designs
Strengths and Weaknesses of Randomized Experiments
Chapter 12. The Laboratory Setting
When Should the Laboratory Be Used?
Types of Laboratory Study
Artifact and Artificiality
Elements of a Laboratory Study
Chapter 13. Nonrandomized Designs
Examples of Nonrandomized Designs
Alternative Nonrandomized Designs
Chapter 14. Applied Research
Varieties of Applied Research
Evaluation Research
The Politics of Applied and Evaluation Research
Can We Afford Not to Do Appliedd Research?
Chapter 15. Observational and Archival Research
Naturalness in Research
Observation
Archival Research
Chapter 16. Qualitative Research
Narrative Analysis
Focus Groups
Oral History
Participant Observation
Part 5. Analysis and Writing
Chapter 17. Data Management and Exploration
The Data Matrix
The Codebook
Statistical Software
Exploring Data
Chapter 18. Estimates and Tests of Association
Associations Between Dichotomous Variables
Inferring Associations in Populations from Sample Data
Associations Between Continuous Variables
Associations Between a Continuous Variable and a Dichotomous Variable
Interpreting Associations
Partial Associations
Chapter 19. Reviewing Research Reports and Literatures
Reviewing Research Reports
Searching the Literature
Reviewing the Literature
"Traditionally" and Meta-Analytically
Basic Meta-Analytic Tests: Combining and Comparing Studies
Chapter 20. Writing the Research Report
Some Preliminary Considerations
Results
Some Suggestions on Procedure and Style
Where to Find Additional Guidance.
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ISBN
0155061399
9780155061392
LCCN
2001095096
OCLC
48613809
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