A concise introduction to the fundamental concepts of social scientific thinking and research, this classic text makes scientific thinking, research methods and statistics accessible to undergraduates at a common sense level. This text is intended for use in a broad array of the social sciences, including Political Science, Sociology and Psychology. INDICE: Preface. 1. Thinking Scientifically. 2. The Elements of Science. 3. Strategies. 4. Refinements. 5. Measuring Variables and Relationships. 6. Reflections: Back to the Roots. Appendix A. "Tuning In, Tuning Out: The Strange Disappearance of Social Capital in America" Appendix B. "Trust in Government: The United States in Comparative Perspective" Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-495-90909-5
- Editorial: Wadsworth
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 19/03/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés