Methods of Family Research
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Book Description
As our lives become increasingly impacted by research studies, it becomes ever more important to become critical consumers of that research, with the ability to sort out and evaluate sometimes conflicting findings. While traditional research methods texts focus on teaching students how to produce research, with Methods of Family Research Theodore N. Greenstein teaches students how to understand the research results they’ll encounter. He equips students with the essentials they’ll need to become intelligent and critical readers of research on families, whether in their work or in everyday life.
In focusing on techniques that enable students to better interpret and comprehend scientific findings, Greenstein addresses such essential questions as:
Study questions at the end of each chapter help students test their command of the material, and suggestions for further reading direct them to resources that will deepen their understanding. Students at all levels will come away from this brief, affordable book equipped to critically read, understand, and evaluate research.
About the Author
Theodore N. Greenstein is a father, husband, teacher, author, and researcher. He is currently Associate Professor of Sociology at North Carolina State University. He received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Washington State University and has been teaching sociology of the family, research methods, and statistics since 1976. His research program focuses on the intersection of work and family. His publications on the division of household labor, marital stability, and the effects of maternal employment on child well-being have appeared in Social Forces, the Journal of Marriage and Family, the Journal of Family Issues, and the Journal of Comparative Family Studies. He is a member of the American Sociological Association, the Southern Sociological Society, the Council on Contemporary Families, and the National Council on Family Relations.
Methods of Family Research,Theodore N. Greenstein,Sage Publications, Inc,0761919481,Family,Methodology,Research,Social Science,Social sciences,Sociology,Sociology - Marriage & Family,Survey Research Methods,Family & Relationships / General
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