The elements of social scientific thinking
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The elements of social scientific thinking
St. Martin's Press, c1995
6th ed
Available at 9 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This volume is a basic introduction to the vocabulary, concepts, and objectives of social scientific thought. It aims to orient students to the research methods course for both consumers and producers of social science research. The authors ask such questions as: "Where do concepts come from? What is a variable? Why bother with scientific thinking?";This new edition features an updating of references, examples, illustrations and statistical techniques; an expanded discussion of topics such as validity, reliability and regression; discussion questions; and two new appendices.
Table of Contents
Thinking Scientifically - The Elements of Science - Strategies - Refinements - Measuring Variables and Relationships - Reflections: Back to the Roots - Appendices - Index
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