Research Methods for the Social Sciences

Synopsis

Examines types of experimental design, describing when they would be most appropriate. Considers the use of control and experimental groups and dependent and independent variables, and discusses clinical, correlational and field methods. Details the seven steps of the scientific method, and explains how to gather and interpret data. Also considers ethical issues in experimentation.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS (PAL). col. 33 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: US$249.00 (+p&p)

Subjects

Social sciences

Keywords

research methods; social sciences teaching

Distributor

Name

Insight Media

Email

custserv@insight-media.com

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Phone

+1 212 721 6316

Fax

+1 212 799 5309

Address

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New York
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USA

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