Preparing students to do research and understand what research can do.\nBasics of Social Research helps students understand what researchers do and why, while preparing them to think critically about how content findings are created.\nThe information in this text is presented in an easy to understand manner that allows students to see the importance of properly conducted research.\nUpdated Canadian content focuses on real research examples from Canadian studies to make social research accessible to students, and to demonstrate how social research has real-world applications.

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Politics & Social Sciences

NEUMAN, W. LAWRENCE

Robson,Karen

Sociology

Pearson Canada

For courses in research methods, research methods/experimental methods, and research methods in sociology. Methods and methodology Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches is a text that has been introducing students to qualitative and quantitative research methods for over 30 years. The text focuses not only on research methods – the techniques of design, measurement, and data collection and analysis – but also on the methodology, the core principles that underlie the design and conduct of research. Simultaneously, it provides an introduction to qualitative and quantitative social research approaches, emphasizing the benefits of hybrid approaches. The 8th Edition has been extensively revised, including updated examples, new and updated example studies, and more. NOTE: This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives students the flexibility to take only what they need to class and add their own notes – all at an affordable price.

Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Books a la Carte (8th Edition)

Pearson

Criminal Justice and Criminology Research Methods, 2e is a rigorous yet engaging text that offers balanced coverage of contemporary research methods. Filled with criminal justice and criminology examples, it demonstrates how research is relevant to the field and what tools are needed to actually conduct that research. Streamlined in this edition, it offers distinct coverage of qualitative research and quantitative research. With its real-life examples and cutting-edge content, the text goes beyond the nuts and bolts to teach students how to competently critique as well as create research-based knowledge.

Criminal Justice and Criminology Research Methods (2nd Edition)

Kraska, Peter B.

Social Sciences

This criminal justice and criminology research methods text brings together thorough and balanced coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods, including deeper coverage of the mixed-methods approach than any other text. ESSENTIAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGY RESEARCH METHODS, 1/e showcases the field’s most relevant and important research, helping students understand both the significance and relevance of criminal justice and criminology research. This text is designed to keep readers engaged through user-friendly writing, outstanding student research projects, and many hands-on exercises. It is also rigorous, logically coherent, and comprehensive — providing everything students need to become critical consumers and competent producers of research-based knowledge.

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--Jerry Hinbest, Vancouver Island University\n“Again, I have used the Neuman text several times in teaching undergraduate methods I find it to be one of the few texts that adequately covers qualitative approaches in addition to quantitative. Although it is difficult to do everything in one text, I appreciate the balanced perspective provided in this one and really like the Canadian edition!!!!”--Sherry Dupuis, University of Waterloo\nWith its enhanced design and increased Canadian content, Basics of Social Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches sets a new standard in social research methods. The improved layout makes a difficult subject easier to understand, with a new four-colour, visually enhanced presentation. Updated Canadian content focuses on real research examples from Canadian studies to make social research accessible to students and demonstrate how social research has applications in the real world. Themed boxes, new end-of-chapter questions, and easy access to additional content through MyResearchKit increases student learning and provides a foundation for further learning about social research methods.

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Up-to-date and comprehensive, this book offers a thorough discussion of qualitative and quantitative research methods in criminal justice. The authors discuss the underlying logic of each approach as well as how to collect and analyze data for each, showing readers the larger context in which criminal justice science is done. The interdependence between theory and method is emphasized throughout, along with the importance of making alternative philosophical assumptions when doing research. Readers gain a solid foundation to use as they continue their study of methodology or conduct research techniques in applied settings. The book covers all eight major methodological topics, with an emphasis on qualitative research methods, global perspective, and comparative/critical perspective. In addition it includes a unique treatment of white-collar crime, extensive coverage of ethical and political issues, and a section on how to find and read articles and write a literature review. For anyone interested in the research methods of criminal justice.

Criminal Justice Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Wiegand, Bruce

Allyn&Bacon

This comprehensive text contains introductory/intermediate coverage of qualitative and quantitative social work research and evaluation applications for undergraduate and graduate social work students. Adapted from Neuman's best-selling text, Social Research Methods, this text shows students that social work research does not take place in a vacuum-that the social and political context of the social work field will affect how they conduct their research. Balanced between quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, this new text places great emphasis on diversity and ethics in research.

Social Work Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Applications

Kreuger, Larry W.

Designed for use at the undergraduate or graduate level in Criminology or Criminal Justice research methods courses. This up-to-date and comprehensive text, now in it's first Canadian edition, offers a thorough discussion of qualitative and quantitative research methods. This up-to-date and comprehensive text, now in its first Canadian edition, offers a thorough discussion of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The authors discuss the underlying logic of each approach as well as how to collect and analyze data for each. The text shows students the larger context in which criminal justice science is utilized, helping them see the importance of making alternative philosophical assumptions when conducting research. The interdependence between theory, methods, and comparative examples is emphasized throughout. The text gives students the solid foundation necessary to continue their study of methodology or to utilize it in applied settings.

Criminal Justice Research Methods Canadian Edition

Winterdyk, John A.

Legal Theory & Systems

Pearson Education Canada

This highly regarded text presents a comprehensive and balanced introduction to both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research, emphasizing the benefits of combining various approaches.

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