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The Practice of Social Research Hardcover – 3 February 2009

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A comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the field of research as practised by social scientists. This text emphasises the research process by showing students how to design and construct projects, introducing the various observation modes in use today, and answering questions about research methods - such as how to conduct online surveys and analyse both qualitative and quantitative data. The Practice of Social Research gives students the tools they need to apply research concepts practically, as both researchers and consumers.
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    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; 12th edition (3 February 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 624 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0495598410
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0495598411
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.05 x 2.54 x 24.13 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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Earl R. Babbie

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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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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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hannie
4.0 out of 5 stars book
Reviewed in Japan on 31 December 2012
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it is good and helpful
i enjoy reading it for my studying
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C. M. O'Hara
5.0 out of 5 stars Great text
Reviewed in the United States on 17 March 2014
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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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Alvaro Gonzalez
4.0 out of 5 stars Social Research at its best
Reviewed in the United States on 21 October 2010
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Although several reviews critized the author. I believe the author has gone the extra mile to present social research analysis with a more simplistic method from other authors such as Cresswell. Do not worry about the jokes the author makes, not the best ones, however, but if you stick to the reading and forget about the jokes, you will be amazed to how much you will be able to grasp about social research.
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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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