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1. Models in Statistical Social Research

   By G¨otz Rohwer

   Series: Social Research Today

   Models in Statistical Social Research provides a comprehensive insight of models used in statistical social research based on statistical data and methods. While traditionally understood statistical models relate to data generating processes which presuppose facts, this book focuses on analytical...

   Published February 20th 2012 by Routledge
2. The International Social Survey Programme 1984-2009

   Charting the Globe

   Edited by Max Haller, Roger Jowell, Tom W Smith

   Series: Social Research Today

   The social sciences rely more on the comparative method than on experimental data mainly because the latter is difficult to acquire amongst human populations. The International Social Survey Programme has played a pioneering role in creating and sustaining methodologically-sophisticated mass...

   Published January 30th 2012 by Routledge
3. Contemporary Critical Theory and Methodology

   By Piet Strydom

   Series: Social Research Today

   Contemporary critical theory’s methodology is currently taking shape under the impact both of transformative internal develops within the discipline, and of external pressures and incentives arising from a series of international debates. In this book, Piet Strydom presents a groundbreaking...

   Published February 27th 2011 by Routledge
4. Statistical Modelling for Social Researchers

   Principles and Practice

   By Roger Tarling

   Series: Social Research Today

   This book explains the principles and theory of statistical modelling in an intelligible way for the non-mathematical social scientist looking to apply statistical modelling techniques in research. The book also serves as an introduction for those wishing to develop more detailed knowledge and...

   Published September 11th 2008 by Routledge
5. Managing Social Research

   A Practical Guide

   By Roger Tarling

   Series: Social Research Today

   An essential tool for those planning to undertake social research, this exceptional book tackles many of the specific concerns and issues that arise. A well structured text, it offers a comprehensive introduction to a range of important areas in project management, including:...

   Published November 16th 2005 by Routledge
6. Researching Race and Racism

   Edited by Martin Bulmer, John Solomos

   Series: Social Research Today

   Race and racism have become huge areas of study in the social sciences over the past two decades. However, whilst this has been reflected in the growing body of theoretical and empirically based work, surprisingly little has been published that explores the methodological and practical issues...

   Published May 26th 2004 by Routledge
7. An Introduction to Longitudinal Research

   By Elisabetta Ruspini

   Series: Social Research Today

   One of the major changes in the social science research landscape in recent years has been the introduction of computerised panel surveys in Europe and the US which make longitudinal data widely available to graduate students for the first time. Elisabetta Ruspini here provides a concise yet...

   Published May 22nd 2002 by Routledge
8. Surveys In Social Research

   5th Edition

   By David de Vaus

   Series: Social Research Today

   This work provides advice on how to plan, conduct and analyze social surveys. It emphasizes the links between theory and research, the logic and interpretation of statistics, and the practices of social research. The fifth edition includes a new chapter on ethics and a glossary. It assumes no...

   Published December 19th 2001 by Routledge
9. Surveys In Social Research

   4th Edition

   Series: Social Research Today

   This work provides advice on how to plan, conduct and analyze social surveys. It emphasizes the links between theory and research, the logic and interpretation of statistics, and the practices of social research. The fourth edition includes a new chapter on ethics and a glossary. It assumes no...

   Published November 29th 1995 by Routledge
10. African-Americans and Non-Agricultural Labor in the South 1865-1900

    Series: Social Research Today

    Published January 31st 1994 by Routledge