This book is designed for an undergraduate, one-semester course in experimental research, primarily targeting programs in sociology, political science, environmental studies, psychology, and communications. Aimed at those with limited technical background, this introduction to social science experiments takes a practical, hands-on approach. After explaining key features of experimental designs, Green takes students through exercises designed to build appreciation for the nuances of design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation. Using applications and statistical examples from many social science fields, the textbook illustrates the breadth of what may be learned through experimental inquiry. A chapter devoted to research ethics introduces broader ethical considerations, including research transparency. The culminating chapter prepares readers for their own social science experiments, offering examples of studies that can be conducted ethically, inexpensively, and quickly. Replication datasets and R code for all examples and exercises are available online.
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1. Experiments as fair tests; 2. Key terms; 3. Conducting a practice experiment (not involving human subjects); 4. A tour of social science experiments; 5. Research ethics and experiments involving human subjects; 6. Conducting your own experiment involving human subjects; 7. Doing more with data.
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This introduction to social experiments brings abstract concepts to life with lively examples and a hands-on approach.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781009186964
Publisert
2022-09-29
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
370 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
178 mm
Dybde
8 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
162
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