Exploring Research, 9th Edition

For courses in Experimental Methods and in Research Methods in Political Science and Sociology An informative and unintimidating look at the basics of research in the social and behavioral sciences Exploring Research makes research methods accessible for students - describing how to collect and analyze data, and providing thorough instruction on how to prepare and write a research proposal and manuscript. He also incorporates the most common types of research models used in the social and behavioral sciences, including qualitative methods.

Author Neil Salkind covers the research process, problem selection, sampling and generalizability, and the measurement process. The Ninth Edition explores the use of electronic sources (the Internet) as a means to enhance research skills, includes discussions about scientific methods, and places a strong emphasis on ethics. In addition to the flexibility offered by this format, Books a la Carte editions offer students great value, as they cost significantly less than a bound textbook.

NOTE: This ISBN is for a Pearson Books a la Carte edition: a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf text. Additional ISBNs for this include 9781292156293, 9780134416588.

Book Details

• Author: Neil J. Salkind
• Publisher: Pearson
• Edition: 9th Edition
• eBook ISBN: 9780134416601, 0134416600
• Print ISBN: 9780134238418, 0134238419