a computer-assisted introduction Bainbridge, William Sims. creator text bibliography cau Belmont, Calif Wadsworth Pub. Co. �1992 1992 monographic eng

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xv, 573 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm + 2 computer discs (5 1/4 in.) 1. An introduction to social research -- The logic of scientific research -- The ethics of research -- 2. Observation -- Field observation -- Investigating a deviant subculture -- Research roles -- Standard techniques of data collection -- Systematic observation of small groups -- Limitations of qualitative research -- The ethics of field research -- 3. Interviewing -- Interviews as focused communication -- Selecting the right interviewee -- Interview bias -- Guiding the interview -- Getting the data down -- Specialized interviews -- The interviewing program -- 4. Social history -- The old census -- Using quantitative historical data -- Qualitative social history -- Determinism, accident, and individual action -- Sources of historical data -- History and social justice -- 5. Experiments -- The experimental method -- Classic sociological experiments -- Survey experiments -- Ethics of experimentation with human subjects -- 6. Data and dichotomies -- Qualitative analysis with pairs of dichotomies -- Datasets for two-by-two analysis -- 7. Survey research -- Varieties of questions -- Techniques of administration -- Varieties of survey samples -- Margin of error in random-sample surveys -- 8. Methods for handling survey variables -- The student opinion survey -- Choosing the right tool for different kinds of data -- Data management options -- 9. Nonparametric measures -- An intuitive approach to crosstab correlations -- Nonparametric correlations -- Complex chi-square -- The concept of dispersion -- A modest research project -- 10. The normal curve, ANOVA, and confidence in research results -- Variance and standard deviation -- Limitations of the normal curve -- 11. Geographically based rates -- Ecological rates -- Correlations and regressions -- Finding the right rate -- Opportunities for secondary analysis of official data -- A story of scientific scandal -- The necessity of care in using official data -- Methodological problems with research using ecological rates -- 12. Correlations and regressions -- The regional dataset -- Variance, regression, correlation -- Statistical significance of regressions and gamma -- Caution in the use of r correlation and regression -- Testing a theory about religion -- 13. Multiple variable analysis -- Three-variable tables -- Partial r correlations -- Multiple regression -- Technical difficulties -- Dummy variables -- 14. Advanced methods of measurement -- Validity of measures -- Reliability and construct validity -- Indexes from nonparametric data -- Indexes with standardized variables -- Finding structure in data -- The theoretical approach to structure -- The empirical approach to structure -- The space-goals study -- Epilogue. The future of sociology and computer methods. William Sims Bainbridge. System requirements for computer disks: IBM-compatible personal computer; DOS 2.1; monochrome or color monitor; graphics capability (needed only for 2 optional parts of 1 program). Includes bibliographical references (pages 545-559) and index. Sociology Research Methodology Sociology Research Statistical methods Sociology Research Data processing Sociology Research Data processing Sociology Research Methodology Sociology Research Statistical methods Computacao aplicada as ciencias sociais e humanas Sociologia (pesquisa e metodologia) HM48 .B33 1992 301/.072 MR 2200 0534131220 9780534131227 91042313 DLC 911106 20170119130955.0 ocm24911451 eng