TY - BOOK AU - Wellington,J.J. AU - SzczerbiƄski,Marcin TI - Research methods for the social sciences SN - 9780826485663 (hbk.) U1 - 300.72 PY - 2007/// CY - London, New York PB - Continuum International Pub. Group KW - Social sciences N1 - Included Index; A broad introduction to social research -- Approaches to social research -- Considering the quality of research : methodology, theory, and location -- The researcher's role and responsibility -- Some qualitative methods considered -- Dealing with qualitative data -- Dealing with quantitative data -- Psychometrics : measuring traits and states -- Presenting and reporting research N2 - A guide to research in the social and behavioural sciences. It discusses its value, its limitations and its uses. It tackles difficult issues and concepts in a scholarly manner, providing guidance and signposts to further reading. It is intended for those working in a research environment. UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0713/2007011410.html ER -