A quantitative tour of the social sciences

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Peter Banister ... [et al

This book is a collaborative production, based on the experiences of the co-authors in presenting a course in qualitative methods over many years to MSc students. This is not an edited book; the authors have drafted particular chapters, but the team has collectively discussed, reworked and rewritten the text to produce a coherent review and guide to the area. This research guide is designed to be an introductory text to qualitative methods, intended for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students. As well as furnishing an understanding of the assumptions underlying such research methods, the book is intended to present a practical guide as to how to carry out qualitative investigations, and in addition to provide the basis for a critical evaluation of these methods.

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Pia Christensen and Allison James

Sociologists can choose from an increasingly diverse range of methods in their research with children. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the methodological innovations and developments in the field, both qualitative and quantitative.

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Liz Wiseman, Lois Allen, Elise Foster

"Why do some leaders double their team's effectiveness, while others seem to drain the energy right out of the room? Using insights gained from more than 100 interviews with school leaders, this book pinpoints the five disciplines that define how Multipliers bring out the best across their schools. By practicing these disciplines, you'll learn how to: Attract top teachers to your school ; create an intense environment that demands people's best thinking ; drive sound decisions by constructing debate and decision-making forums ; give your team a sense of ownership for responsibilities and results"--Amazon.com.

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Edward S. Neukrug, R. Charles Fawcett

This undergraduate textbook examines how formal and informal tests are created, scored, and interpreted by mental health professionals when evaluating clients, and surveys the various techniques commonly used for assessing educational ability, intelligence, career and occupational aptitude, and clinical issues.