Mark Balnaves – Introduction to Quantitative Researh Methods

Description

Mark Balnaves – Introduction to Quantitative Researh Methods

Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods is a student-friendly introduction to quantitative analysis strategies and primary statistics. It makes use of a detective theme all through the textual content and in multimedia courseware to present how quantitative strategies have been used to resolve real-life issues. The e-book focuses on rules and methods which might be applicable to introductory degree programs in media, psychology and sociology. Examples and illustrations are drawn from historic and modern analysis within the social sciences.

 

The multimedia courseware offers tutorial work on sampling, primary statistics, and methods for searching for data from databases and different sources. The statistics modules can be utilized as both a part of a detective video games or instantly in educating and studying. Brief video classes in SPSS, utilizing actual datasets, are additionally a function of the CD-ROM.

 

Why would you select Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods

 

 

– It is theoretical, offering a concise overview of problems with quantitative analysis.

 

– It is sensible, offering case research that exemplify the other ways of analysis is carried out within the social sciences (starting from psychology to sociology, politics and media).

 

– It is academic, offering sensible vignettes, and chapter highlights for revision.

 

– It is integrative, producing a typology of various methods of conducting quantitative analysis strategies.

 

– It is worldwide, offering case research from a spread of nations.

 

– It is revolutionary, offering multimedia tutorials on generic analysis and statistical expertise.

 

– It is evident, concise and accessible.

 

About the Author

Mark Balnaves is Professor and Senior Research Fellow in New Media at Curtin University.  He is situated with the Department of Internet Studies throughout the School of Media, Culture and Creative Arts.  His Fellowship focuses on the position of recent media, particularly social networking instruments, in enhancing the hyperlink between residents and governments.

Professor Balnaves carried out for Telstra Multimedia Australia’s first main adoption and diffusion examine of broadband prospects in Gungahlin, ACT (at a time when the phrases ‘narrowband’ and ‘broadband’ weren’t within the widespread lexicon).  This examine contributed to the formation of Telstra’s Bigpond.  The research additionally contributed to the established of ACTEW’s TransACT, Canberra’s broadband supplier. His present work at Curtin University is on e-governance and the position of recent media in enhancing the hyperlink between residents and authorities.  His publications are in viewers analysis, theories of media and the position of the Internet within the public sphere.

Position:

Associate Professor

Research Interests:

Quantitative Psychology
Psychometrics
Psychological elements figuring out adoption of recent know-how
Personal assemble psychology – idea and measurement