Research Methods in Social Relations [Hardcover]

Louise Kidder (Author), Charles M. Judd (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0030311497 | ISBN-13: 978-0030311499 | Publication Date: January 1991 | Edition: 6th

This multi-disciplinary research methods text conveys the underlying logic that is common to all research design and analysis, as well as the practical aspects of conducting research. It emphasizes the importance of using multiple methods for the strongest causal inferences. Revised chapters include those on the theory of measurement, research design, the logic of sampling, observational and archival research, field research and participant observation, and evaluation and applied research.

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About the Author

Rick received Ph.D in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is currently a Research Professor at Duke University for the department of Psychology. Rick's areas of research interest include the foundations of self-esteem, the role of personality in problem behavior, and strategic applications of structural equation modeling, and related techniques for the purpose of modeling complex processes that unfold over time.

Monica received her Ph.D. from Harvard University and went directly from Harvard to a faculty position at the University of Kentucky. Monica's research interests fall into three overlapping categories: interpersonal expectancy effects, meta-analysis and other methodological issues, and teasing and peer victimization.

Charles received his Ph.D from Columbia University and is currently a professor at the University of Colorado-Boulder. His areas of research interest include social cognition and attitudes, and research methods and analysis. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 576 pages
• Publisher: Holt Rinehart & Winston; 6th edition (January 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0030311497
• ISBN-13: 978-0030311499
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #397,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Research Methods, September 17, 2010

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This review is from: Research Methods in Social Relations (Hardcover)

This a very valuable book for graduate students involved in social research classes that should be better. What keeps it from being a better product is the lack of a tough editor to cut out the excess verbiage, which is easily a third of the work. The authors, meanwhile, would be well advised to stick to their knitting and avoid offering gratuitous editorial comments, such as their support for testing on animals. When you cut through all the brush, there are some important insights, but it's hard a mighty tough slog.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Two thumbs up, June 14, 2009

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Just wanted to say that this was an excellent and superbly crafted textbook.

Well structured and accessible, it successfully tackles the broad discipline of research methods in social relations with plenty of real-world examples to aid and supplement interpretation of the concepts presented.

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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent learning tool, November 2, 2006

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This text covers the material in a logical and well organized manner. It is an excellent way to learn about research methods or to review. clear definitions are given for each concept and review questions allow the reader to test knowledge of what they have read after each section and also at the end of each chapter. The examples of research studies brings this book to life and illustrates the concepts as you learn them.