Principles of sociological inquiry : qualitative and quantitative methods / Amy Blackstone.
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TextPublisher: Saylor Foundation, Distributor: BCcampus, BC Open Textbook Project Description: 1 online resource (183 pages)Subject(s): Sociology -- Research -- TextbooksGenre/Form: Electronic books.LOC classification: HM586 | B53 2014Online resources: BC Open Textbook Project Summary: "Principles of Sociological Inquiry: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods emphasizes the relevance of research methods for the everyday lives of its readers, undergraduate students. Each chapter describes how research methodology is useful for students in the multiple roles they fill: (1) as consumers of popular and public information, (2) as citizens in a society where findings from social research shape laws, policies, and public life, and (3) as current and future employees. Connections to these roles are made throughout and directly within the main text of the book. Principles of Sociological Inquiry: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods also provides balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative approaches by integrating a variety of examples from recent and classic sociological research. The text challenges students to debate and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches."--BCcampus website.
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| HM586 Classical Sociological Theory and Foundations of American Sociology | HM586 Foundations of Social Work Research | HM586 B37 2014 Sociology : | HM586 B53 2014 Principles of sociological inquiry : | HM586 .K45 2015 Introduction to sociology. | HM586 L581 2016 Introduction to sociology / | HM598 .Z36 2005 Cuestiones de teoría sociológica |
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"Principles of Sociological Inquiry: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods emphasizes the relevance of research methods for the everyday lives of its readers, undergraduate students. Each chapter describes how research methodology is useful for students in the multiple roles they fill: (1) as consumers of popular and public information, (2) as citizens in a society where findings from social research shape laws, policies, and public life, and (3) as current and future employees. Connections to these roles are made throughout and directly within the main text of the book. Principles of Sociological Inquiry: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods also provides balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative approaches by integrating a variety of examples from recent and classic sociological research. The text challenges students to debate and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches."--BCcampus website.
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