The Practice of Social Research

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Wadsworth, 1997 - Science - 672 pages
This best-selling text covers all the major methods of social research. By emphasizing an understanding of the theoretical logic behind the research process and demonstrating preferred techniques, this text helps students see methods as a way of thinking and gathering evidence.

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The Practice of Social Research
Earl R. Babbie
Snippet view - 1998
The Practice of Social Research
Earl R. Babbie
Snippet view - 1998
The Practice of Social Research
Earl R. Babbie
No preview available - 2001

About the author (1997)

Earl R. Babbie graduated from Harvard University before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and began teaching shortly thereafter. Credited with defining research methods for the social sciences, Dr. Babbie has written several texts, including the bestselling THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH.

Bibliographic information

TitleThe Practice of Social Research
Sociology Series
AuthorEarl R. Babbie
Edition8
PublisherWadsworth, 1997
ISBN0534505074, 9780534505073
Length672 pages
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Science / General
Social Science / Ethnology
Social Science / Sociology / General
  
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