Description
| Product ID: | 9781544318424 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Research Methods in Practice |
| Subtitle: | Strategies for Description and Causation |
| Authors: | Author: Dahlia K. Remler, Gregg G. Van Ryzin |
| Page Count: | 728 |
| Subjects: | Research methods: general, Research methods: general, Social research and statistics, International relations, Social research & statistics, International relations |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Updated to reflect changes in both research and methods, this Third Edition of Remler and Van Ryzin’s innovative, standard-setting text is imbued with a deep commitment to making social and policy research methods accessible and meaningful. Thoroughly updated to reflect changes in both research and methods, this Third Edition of Remler and Van Ryzin’s innovative, standard-setting text is imbued with a deep commitment to making social and policy research methods accessible and meaningful. Research Methods in Practice: Strategies for Description and Causation motivates readers to examine the logic and limits of social science research from academic journals and government reports. A central theme of causation versus description runs through the text, emphasizing the idea that causal research is essential to understanding the origins of social problems and their potential solutions. Readers will find excitement in the research experience as the best hope for improving the world in which we live, while also acknowledging the trade-offs and uncertainties in real-world research. |
| Imprint Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Publisher Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-12-21 |
