The 5th edition of this successful book provides a comprehensive, non-technical introduction to the principal research methods employed in social science. It offers a carefully integrated treatment of its components; research theory, design, data collection and data analysis; and explores theprogression from the conceptual and theoretical building blocks of the research process to data analysis and computer applications. Throughout, the authors draw on examples from both classic social science research studies and current social issues to provide students with an historical basis forappreciating how social science research applies to today's concerns.This new edition has been thoroughly revised to include current research study examples on contemporary social science issues, new computer exercises on data processing and analysis, an appendix on writing research reports, and a fully updated appendix on SPSS with coverage of SPSS/PC+ and SPSS forWindows.

Research Methods in the Social Sciences

Politics & Social Sciences

Frankfort-Nachmias, Chava

Social Sciences

Hodder Arnold

FROM DAY ONE . . . TO THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR EXAMS "Excellent - for all the words [students] ought to know but don't!" J Cross, Salisbury College (about the 1st edition) The A-Z Handbook explains all the key terms in Advanced Level Geography. Each entry begins with a clear definition and is followed by an explanation and/or worked examples. The more important the term, the more detailed the entry. The A-Z format makes it exceptionally easy to use. The Complete A-Z Geography Handbook has been written to familiarize you with the language and terminology of geography. It is useful from the first day of studying advanced geography right through to the night before your exams. The Handbook is invaluable for students of all AS and A2 courses and is also a useful resource for University students. For new students - geography terms and concepts are explained clearly During the course - the fuller explanation of more important or challenging concepts helps in tackling homework or coursework assignments For exam revision - detailed revision lists are provided to help focus your efforts, plus exam advice from leading examiners Additional features include: #65533;list of examiners' terms #65533;revision lists specific to each major examining board #65533;synoptic assessment tips

Complete A-z Geography Handbook

Business & Money

Skinner, Malcolm

Redfern, David

Farmer, Geoff

Industries

This book provides a self-contained course in aircraft structures which contains not only the fundamentals of elasticity and aircraft structural analysis but also the associated topics of airworthiness and aeroelasticity. The second edition includes new materials on stress analysis, torsion and warping theories and also an extended chapter on airworthiness and fatigue. Worked examples are used extensively within the text to reinforce the theory, and answers are given at the end of each chapter.

Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students

Engineering & Transportation

Megson, T.H.G.

Engineering

History

Europe

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