Doing Survey Research: A Guide to Quantitative Research Methods [Paperback]

Peter M. Nardi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205343481 | ISBN-13: 978-0205343485 | Publication Date: November 8, 2002 | Edition: 1

This short, practical book prepares researchers to conduct their own survey research and write up the results, as well as read and interpret other people's research. Doing Survey Research: A Guide to Quantitative Research Methods, takes a practical approach to research methods, it deals with topics such as writng questionnaires to analyzing data and reporting. Sociologists, anthropologists, psychologists.

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This short, practical book prepares researchers to conduct their own survey research and write up the results, as well as read and interpret other people's research. Doing Survey Research: A Guide to Quantitative Research Methods, takes a practical approach to research methods, it deals with topics such as writng questionnaires to analyzing data and reporting. Sociologists, anthropologists, psychologists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 1 edition (November 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205343481
• ISBN-13: 978-0205343485
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #806,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Peter Nardi, PhD is Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Pitzer College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, and Past Director of Institutional Research and Past Associate Dean of Faculty. Currently writing a critical thinking blog at Miller-McCune online magazine:
http://www.miller-mccune.com/author/pnardi/

He is a survey research consultant: [e-mail]
Developing and assisting in writing questionnaires and surveys * Analyzing data: basic statistics using SPSS * Interpreting data: making sense of the numbers & statistics * Writing reports: professional language as well as for a general audience * Presenting data: developing charts & graphs

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very helpful book for doing research, March 29, 2003

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This review is from: Doing Survey Research: A Guide to Quantitative Research Methods (Paperback)

In spite of being a person with a Ph.D., research has never been my strongest suit. That is why I enjoyed this book; it brings research down to earth and makes it easy for me to analyze data related to my work. I wish I had this book for my survey research class when I was in college!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, October 17, 2005

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M. Kirshenbaum (Marblemount, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Doing Survey Research: A Guide to Quantitative Research Methods (Paperback)

I'm a graduate student conducting a survey for my thesis. The Nardi book is, by far, the single best text that I've come across for doing survey research. It combines good chapters on survey design, but it really shines in providing a primer on key statistical methods for analyzing survey data. I don't have a strong stats background, but Nardi's text is very accessible and to the point. It clearly discusses the various stats options for examining survey data and points you in the right direction for more detailed inquiry, if necessary. After plowing through countless dry, mind-numbing stats texts this book was a god-send!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source for help on research methods., June 1, 2007

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Chad Williams "Chad Williams" (Montana, USA) - See all my reviews
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Nardi provides clear and understandable information in regards to research designs and methods. I would suggest this book.