Evaluating Information: A Guide for Users of Social Science Research - Softcover

Katzer,Jeffrey; Cook,Kenneth; Crouch,Wayne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070343098 ISBN 13: 9780070343092

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 1998

Synopsis

This book introduces students to social science research from the consumer’s point of view. The authors believe that while social science may not require that every student of the discipline will have to conduct research studies, it is still essential for students to successfully read, understand and evaluate the research published in their field. To that end, the authors of this text have streamlined their narrative, omitting the burden of technical jargon, and focusing on the broad elements common to all kinds of social science research, such as experimental, survey, and case study. Questions to Ask, found at the end of each chapter, highlight the specific criteria to consider when evaluating research and offer a clear and accessible presentation of the general principles in social science research.

About this title

About the Author:

Jeffrey Katzer is a Professor in the School of Informational Studies at Syracuse University. He received his Ph.D. at Michigan State University.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0070343098
• ISBN 13: 9780070343092
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 297