Exploring Research - Softcover

Salkind, Neil J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0136011373 ISBN 13: 9780136011378

Publisher: Pearson, 2008

Synopsis

The 7th edition of Exploring Research provides an introduction to research methods in a friendly, approachable writing style. It explores the use of electronic sources (the Internet) as a means to enhance research skills; it includes discussions about scientific methods; and it incorporates the most common types of research models in the social and behavioral sciences, including qualitative methods.It provides coverage of the research process, problem selection, sampling and generalizability; a discussion of the measurement process provides a comprehensive resource for those seeking to further their research skills. It also describes how to collect and analyze data, and provides thorough instruction on how to prepare and write a research proposal and manuscript.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This text provides students with a basic introduction to research methods in the social and behavioral sciences that is easy to read, understand and use.

From the Back Cover:

Pearson’s MySearchLab is the easiest way for students to master a writing or research project.  In a recent student survey, the overwhelming majority of students are assigned writing and research projects, for which they would use research and citation tools if they were available to them.  MySearchLab is a website available at no additional charge in a package with a Pearson textbook and is also available as a standalone product.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0136011373
• ISBN 13: 9780136011378
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336