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Evaluating Social Science Research

Thomas R. Black
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Evaluation
Research Methods & Evaluation

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  • ISBN 9780803988538
  • Weight: 280g
  • Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
  • Publication Date: 22 Nov 1993
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
  • Publication City/Country: US
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Description
This volume offers students a basic introduction to assessing the meaning and validity of research in the social sciences and related fields.

The ability to read published research critically is essential and is different from the skills involved in undertaking research using statistical analysis. Thomas R Black explains in clear and straightforward terms how students can evaluate research, with particular emphasis on research involving some aspect of measurement. The coverage of fundamental concepts is comprehensive and supports topics including research design, data collection and data analysis by addressing the following major issues: Are the questions and hypotheses advanced appropriate and testable? Is the research design sufficient for the hypothesis? Are the data gathered valid, reliable and objective? Are the statistical techniques used to analyze the data appropriate and do they support the conclusions reached?
About Thomas R. Black
Thomas R Black teaches research methods and statistics in the School of Educational Studies, University of Surrey and is also author of the best-selling Doing Quantitative Research in the Social Sciences

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