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We often decide what to believe and what to question on the basis
of a simple rule of thumb like believe the trustworthy source or
trust the expert. Sometimes, however, reliable and well-informed
sources support both sides of the controversy. Whom are we to
trust? How can we make a decision on the issue at hand? The second
edition of Evaluating Social Science Research provides methods for
thinking critically about claims of factual knowledge and drawing
appropriate conclusions.
The authors have added new sections to the book to reflect the new
developments in the field since the appearance of the first edition
sixteen years ago. Included is an expanded discussion of
observational method that addresses the issues of validity that are
now more clearly understood. There is an explicit discussion of
quasi-experimental research design, including an added distinction
between equivalent-group and nonequivalent-group experiments. New
explanations of the logic of multiple regression analysis, casual
modeling, and meta-analysis have been provided as well.
The new edition, while recognizing the limits of each research
method, retains its emphasis on the importance of observations that
may be repeated and checked by other researchers. It treats the
reader as a key actor who can advance knowledge by cross-checking
observations and interpretations.
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