Principles and Methods of Social Research [Hardcover]

Acknowledgements and Dedication

Preface

Chapter 1. Basic Concepts
Science and Daily Life
From Theory, Concept, or Idea to Operation
Role of Theory in Scientific Inquiry
Conclusion and Overview
References

Chapter 2. Internal and External Validity
Causation
Distinguishing Internal and External Validity
Basic Issues of Internal Validity
Basic Issues of External Validity
Conclusion
References

Chapter 3. Measurement Reliability
Classical Measurement Theory
Contemporary Measurement Theory
Conclusion
References

Chapter 4. Measurement Validity
Types of Measurement Validity
The Multitrait-Multimethod Matrix
Threats to Measurement Validity
Conclusion
References

Part II.

Research Design Strategies: Experiments, Quasi-Experiments, and Nonexperiments

Chapter 5. Designing Experiments: Variations on the Basics
Basic Variations in Experimental Design
Expanding the Number of Experimental Treatments
Block Designs: Incorporating a Nonexperimental Factor
Repeated Measure Designs and Counterbalancing
Conclusion
References

Chapter 6. Constructing Laboratory Experiments
Steps for Constructing an Experiment
Types of Experimental Manipulations
Manipulation and Attention Checks
Assignment of Participants to Conditions: Randomization Procedures
Realism and Engagement in an Experiment
Role-Playing Simulations and Analogue Experiments
Conclusion
References

Chapter 7. External Vall.