Understanding and Applying Research Design

This introductory guide provides a fresh approach to integrating design and statistics in a hands-on fashion that incorporates the power of SPSS(R) software to solve real-world problems. It explores the areas of design and causation--allowing readers to pose, test, and interpret research questions with live data. By integrating exercises and worksheets, the book allows readers to examine real world data from various fields of research--making it an ideal text for professionals and upper-level students involved in the social sciences.