Research Design in Social Research`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' - Alan Bryman, University of Loughborough |
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Contents
List of Figures xi | |
WHAT IS RESEARCH DESIGN? 1 | |
Tools for Research Design 17 | |
Causation and the Logic of Research Design 34 | |
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS 53 | |
Issues in Experimental Design 70 | |
Analysing Experimental Data 89 | |
bonus system 98 | |
Data Analysis in Longitudinal Design 147 | |
CROSSSECTIONAL DESIGNS 170 | |
Issues in CrossSectional Design 176 | |
CrossSectional Analysis 194 | |
CASE STUDY DESIGNS 219 | |
Issues in Case Study Design 233 | |
Case Study Analysis 249 | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Research Design in Social Research Research Methods Series |
| Author | David de Vaus |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | SAGE, 2001 |
| ISBN | 0761953477, 9780761953470 |
| Length | 279 pages |
| Subjects | › Social Science / Research |
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