Secondary Data Analysis

Informationen zum Autor Thomas P. Vartanian, Ph.D., is Professor of Social Work at Bryn Mawr College. Klappentext This pocket guide provides an in-depth introduction to 29 of the most widely used data sets in social work and the social sciences. Readers will find in-depth information about each data set, how to locate and use the data, what types of questions the data may answer, and the key variables in the data. Zusammenfassung This pocket guide provides an in-depth introduction to 29 of the most widely used data sets in social work and the social sciences. Readers will find in-depth information about each data set, how to locate and use the data, what types of questions the data may answer, and the key variables in the data. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: What is a Secondary Data Set? Chapter 3: Advantages, Disadvantages, Feasability, and Appropriateness of Using Secondary Data Chapter 4: Secondary Data Sets Appendix Tables Glossary References Index

Summary

This pocket guide provides an in-depth introduction to 29 of the most widely used data sets in social work and the social sciences. Readers will find in-depth information about each data set, how to locate and use the data, what types of questions the data may answer, and the key variables in the data.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas P Vartanian, Thomas P. Vartanian, Thomas P. (Professor of Social Work Vartanian
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.10.2010
• EAN: 9780195388817
• ISBN: 978-0-19-538881-7
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: Pocket Guides to Social Work Research Methods; Pocket Guide to Social Work Re
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education