This book offers an excellent description of quantitative & qualitative design & analysis taught in the context of three inquiry pathways: knowledge development social inquiry & social research. Furthermore it provides an excellent overview of both quantitative & qualitative methods with regard to their different epistemologies methods & techniques. in addition Punch provides information guiding students in the use of computers for quantitative & qualitative analysis; & a wide range of illustrative examples to give the book a practical flavour...I would not hesitate to recommend it to my undergraduate students
- Forum: Qualitative Social Research".A carefully crafted introduction to social research methodology. The author guides the reader through the research process in a comprehensive & logical way which is particularly helpful for the new researcher. A great resource for anyone involved in social research
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Includes:: features such as: wider coverage of qualitative research methods including sections on action research & discourse analysis; more pedagogical features such as student exercises & illustrative examples to ensure this is a practical student-friendly guide; & more in-depth examination of the ethical issues involved in social research. A comprehensive & accessible introduction to qualitative quantitative & mixed empirical methods " An Introduction to Social Research" is an ideal starting point for all students & researchers in the social sciences."




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Introduction to SPSS Statistics in Psychology 5th edition offers comprehensive & engaging coverage of how to carry out statistical analyses using SPSS Statistics. Fully updated to include an even wider range of statistical methods & to incorporate the latest version of SPSS Statistics this text offers clear step by step instruction & advice to students on using SPSS Statistics to analyse psychological data. For each statistical test the text discusses * What the test is used for * When you should & shouldnt use it * Data requirements & any problems in usage * Step by step direction on how to carry out the test using colour screenshots & labelled guidance on each part of the process * How to interpret & report the output * At a glance summary of steps taken to do each test Suitable for students to use alongside lectures or independently when needing to grips with SPSS Statistics. This book is supported by a companion website featuring a range of resources to help students in their studies. Self-test questions additional datasets plus handy quick guides to carrying out tests can all be found at www.pearsoned.co.uk/howitt SPSS is the most widely used statistical analysis software suite in the social & behavioural sciences. It is used extensively in undergraduate psychology courses throughout the UK & USA. However psychology students find it notoriously difficult & often impossible to learn & use. Howitt & Cramers SPSS Statistics in Psychology is an indispensible guide to the software specially tailored for psychology students at all levels. The new edition is greatly enhanced by a several new features including chapters on the analysis of moderator variables statistical power meta
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Thorough & accessible this book presents the design principles of biological systems & highlights the recurring circuit elements that make up biological networks. It provides a simple mathematical framework which can be used to understand & even design biological circuits. The text avoids specialist terms focusing instead on several well-studied biological systems that concisely demonstrate key principles. An Introduction to Systems Biology: Design Principles of Biological Circuits" builds a solid foundation for the intuitive understanding of general principles. It encourages the reader to ask why a system is designed in a particular way & then proceeds to answer with simplified models." ...

Fully updated this new edition provides an introduction to normal healthy physical development for all professionals who specialise in working with children. The author an experienced nurse teacher guides the reader through the key changes in body systems & functions from embryo to birth through childhood & adolescence. Chapter 1 sets the scene for physical needs in child development such as the need to be warm & safe. Chapters 2 to 9 cover the body systems: skeletal; nervous; cardiovascular; respiratory; renal; digestive; reproductive; & immune. The embryology & physiological function at birth is explored in each chapter before the text moves on through the many changes over the next decade to puberty & the arrival at adult functioning.A new final chapter provides a holistic account of childrens development body & mind. Each chapter is illustrated with line drawings & tables & ends with scenarios which illustrate how knowledge supports good practice in a real-life situation & a quiz to consolidate learning. Concise & clearly written this introductory text will be essential reading for all those working with children & families in the health & social care sector enabling them to ensure children enjoy a safe & healthy childhood in line with Every Child Matters & new national service framework directives. ...

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What is education? This core textbook will help students in pursuit of this question by providing a comprehensive gentle & reflective introduction to the initial study of education. Updated in line with the latest policies reforms & issues within education this third edition
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Since the publication of the first edition of Introduction to Toxicology toxicology has become a more mature science the number of undergraduate & postgraduate courses has increased & thus the need for a regularly updated introductory text has become more pressing. This third edition caters for this need in a clear & easy-to-read style featuring: * Up-to-the-minute information * Relevant toxicological examples that reinforce principles * End-of-chapter essay questions * New & redrawn illustrations * Glossary of terms * Extensively revised bibliography The fundamental principles of absorption distribution metabolism & excretion are described in the introductory chapters as are the types of exposure & response. In subsequent chapters these are clarified with the use of carefully chosen examples. Among the topics considered are the potential adverse effects of drugs pesticides food additives & industrial chemicals. ...

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