Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods: An Investigative ApproachSAGE Publications, 2001 M06 4 - 257 páginas Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods is a student-friendly introduction to quantitative research methods and basic statistics. It uses a detective theme throughout the text and in multimedia courseware to show how quantitative methods have been used to solve real-life problems. The book focuses on principles and techniques that are appropriate to introductory level courses in media, psychology and sociology. Examples and illustrations are drawn from historical and contemporary research in the social sciences. The multimedia courseware provides tutorial work on sampling, basic statistics, and techniques for seeking information from databases and other sources. The statistics modules can be used as either part of a detective games or directly in teaching and learning. Brief video lessons in SPSS, using real datasets, are also a feature of the CD-ROM. |
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... validity of my definitions . You will tell me that black and white do not measure sex . There are three major kinds of validity : construct validity , internal valid- ity and external validity . Construct validity is the extent to which ...
... validity . Experiments in particular seek to maximize internal validity . However , experiments are also susceptible to their own problems of internal validity . There may be testing or ' instrument ' effects , where the test materials ...
... validity of a questionnaire . Social context can affect interpretation of the simplest questions . All quantitative research methods are subject to bias and error . There is often a trade - off between internal and external validity ...
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But what happened then? | 10 |
1 Impact of television on Western Samoan evening activities | 20 |
2 Time and research design | 26 |
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Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods: An Investigative Approach Mark Balnaves,Peter Caputi Vista previa limitada - 2001 |
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods: An Investigative Approach Mark Balnaves,Peter Caputi Vista previa limitada - 2001 |
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods: An Investigative Approach Mark Balnaves,Peter Caputi Vista previa limitada - 2001 |
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Analyzing Quantitative Data: From Description to Explanation Norman Blaikie Vista previa limitada - 2003 |
Analyzing Quantitative Data: From Description to Explanation Norman Blaikie Vista previa limitada - 2003 |