Research Design in Social Research / Edition 1

by David de Vaus

Overview

‘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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761953470
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/05/2001
Series:	Research Methods Series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

David De Vaus is Associate Professor of Sociology at La Trobe University, Melbourne. He is the author of Surveys in Social Research and Research Design in Social Research. He is an international authority in the field of social research.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: WHAT IS RESEARCH DESIGN?
The Context of Design
Tools for Research Design
Causation and the Logic of Research Design
PART TWO: EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS
Types of Experimental Design
Issues in Experimental Design
Analyzing Experimental Data
PART THREE: LONGITUDINAL DESIGNS
Types of Longitudinal Design
Issues in Longitudinal Design
Data Analysis in Longitudinal Design
PART FOUR: CROSS-SECTIONAL DESIGNS
Cross-Sectional Design
Issues in Cross-Sectional Design
Cross-Sectional Analysis
PART FIVE: CASE STUDY DESIGNS
Case Study Design
Issues in Case Study Design
Case Study Analysis

Editorial Reviews

'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' - Professor Alan Bryman, University of Loughborough

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