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Seven Rules for Social Research teaches social scientists how to get the most out of their technical skills and tools, providing a resource that fully describes the strategies and concepts no researcher or student of human behavior can do without.Glenn Firebaugh provides indispensable practical guidance for anyone doing research in the social and health sciences today, whether they are undergraduate or graduate students embarking on their first major research projects or seasoned professionals seeking to incorporate new methods into their research. The rules are the basis for discussions of a broad range of issues, from choosing a research question to inferring causal relationships, and are illustrated with applications and case studies from sociology, economics, political science, and related fields. Though geared toward quantitative methods, the rules also work for qualitative research.Seven Rules for Social Research is ideal for students and researchers who want to take their technical skills to new levels of precision and insight, and for instructors who want a textbook for a second methods course.The Seven RulesThere should be the possibility of surprise in social researchLook for differences that make a difference, and report them.Build reality checks into your research.Replicate where possible.Compare like with like.Use panel data to study individual change and repeated crosssection data to study social change.Let method be the servant, not the master.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Seven Rules for Social Research'? A: 'Seven Rules for Social Research' focuses on guiding social scientists in effectively utilizing their technical skills and tools for research, covering essential strategies and concepts necessary for understanding human behavior.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Seven Rules for Social Research' is Glenn Firebaugh, a noted expert in the field of social research.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Seven Rules for Social Research' was published on January 23, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Seven Rules for Social Research' have? A: 'Seven Rules for Social Research' has a total of 288 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in social research? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as seasoned professionals, making it a great resource for beginners and experts alike.
- Q: Does this book cover both qualitative and quantitative research methods? A: Yes, while 'Seven Rules for Social Research' is geared toward quantitative methods, the rules presented also apply to qualitative research.
- Q: What topics are discussed in 'Seven Rules for Social Research'? A: The book discusses a range of topics including selecting research questions, inferring causal relationships, and utilizing various research methods such as panel data and repeated cross-section data.
- Q: Can this book be used as a textbook for academic courses? A: Yes, 'Seven Rules for Social Research' is ideal for use as a textbook for a second methods course.
- Q: What key strategies are emphasized in the book? A: The book emphasizes strategies such as allowing for surprise in research, looking for significant differences, incorporating reality checks, and the importance of replication in research.