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The Practice of Social Research Hardcover – 3 February 2009

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Edition: 12th
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Known as the gold standard of research methods texts, THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH, 12th Edtion, is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research as practiced by social scientists. This best-selling text emphasizes the research process by showing readers 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 the tools readers need to apply social research concepts inside the classroom and out, and as both researchers and consumers.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0495598410
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0495598411
  3. Edition
    12th
  4. Publisher
    Wadsworth ISE
  5. Publication date
    3 February 2009
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    19.05 x 2.54 x 24.13 cm
  8. Print length
    624 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wadsworth ISE
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 3 February 2009
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 12th
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 624 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0495598410
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0495598411
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.09 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.05 x 2.54 x 24.13 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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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 best-selling THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH.

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    it is good and helpful
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  • C. M. O'Hara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great text
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    I'm going to keep this short, because if you're buying it, you probably need the book for some specific reason and don't care about the reviews.

    So, in short: this is one of the clearest, most concise, most readable textbooks I've used on any subject. The subject could be treated in a much more boring way, but Babbie keeps it interesting and relevant. Well done.
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  • crafty
    4.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Very well Organized, and Accessible
    Reviewed in the United States on 15 January 2015
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    Excellent textbook! The best I've read on this topic. Very well organized, clear, and accessible. The only thing that is annoying is the size of the text. I wish I didn't have to use a magnifying glass to read it.
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  • Tyler B
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must for those wanting to understand research methods (for social sciences)
    Reviewed in the United States on 8 December 2015
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    I consider this the bread and butter for anyone studying Sociology and learning how to collect data. This helped me with research for history classes as well. It is important to be able to know how to interpret and understand collections of data. Babbie helps you do that. If anyone thinks it is expensive, my university wanted $250 for it new. Just some insight on prices.
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  • My Meme Fix
    5.0 out of 5 stars Informatative with a sense of humor
    Reviewed in the United States on 9 October 2015
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    Got this as an assigned book for a class. The author makes what might seem like a complex topic really easy to read about and understand. Great examples help you "get it," and he has a sense of humor that makes it almost seem like light reading. Highly recommend it.
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