Research Design in Social Research

Name: Research Design in Social Research
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ISBN: 9780761953470

ISBN-10: 0761953477

ISBN-13: 9780761953470

Edition: 2001

Authors: David de Vaus

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`With this book David de Vaus has written one of the best general research methods textbooks around. The use of different types of research design as the point of departure is a different and very helpful approach to take, especially since many textbooks confuse issues of method and design. The author outlines with great clarity a wide variety of issues, including testing theories, causation, data analysis, and the main considerations involved in using the different research designs covered. Both students and their instructors will find this an extremely valuable, well-written book' - Professor Alan Bryman, University of Loughborough`A wonderful opportunity for research design students and…

Book details

List price: $107.00
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
Publication date: 3/5/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 296
Size: 6.13" wide x 9.25" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

David De Vaus is Associate Professor of Sociology at La Trobe University, Melbourne. He is the author of Surveys in Social Research and Research Design in Social Research. He is an international authority in the field of social research.




What is Research Design?


The Context of Design


Tools for Research Design


Causation and the Logic of Research Design



Experimental Designs


Types of Experimental Design


Issues in Experimental Design


Analyzing Experimental Data



Longitudinal Designs


Types of Longitudinal Design


Issues in Longitudinal Design


Data Analysis in Longitudinal Design



Cross-Sectional Designs


Cross-Sectional Design


Issues in Cross-Sectional Design


Cross-Sectional Analysis



Case Study Designs


Case Study Design


Issues in Case Study Design


Case Study Analysis