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Author Tessler, Mark A., author.

Title Social science research in the Arab world and beyond : a guide for students, instructors and researchers / Mark Tessler
Published Cham : Springer, [2023]
©2023

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Description 1 online resource (xxii, 160 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series SpringerBriefs in sociology, 2212-6376
SpringerBriefs in sociology. 2212-6376
Contents Introduction: Origins, Approach, and an Arab Sensibility -- Univariate Analysis: Variance, Variables, Data, and Measurement -- Bivariate Analysis: Associations, Hypotheses, and Causal Stories -- Multivariate Analysis: Causation, Control, and Conditionality -- Reprise and Conclusion: Overview, Audience, and Uses of the Guide
Summary This book presents and discusses the logic and method of social science research adapted mainly for instruction at Arab universities and for research in Arab countries, but with applicability beyond the region. It illustrates major concepts and methods pertaining to research with examples of previous studies carried out in the Arab world and with exercises using Arab Barometer and other datasets. The book situates itself between a regular methods textbook and an annotated list of major concepts and methods, and includes an introduction, three chapters, and four appendices
Analysis Social Science Research
Social Statistical Analysis
Research Ethics
Textbook
Social Science Methodology
Arab Barometer
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 19, 2022)
Subject Social sciences -- Research -- Arab countries
Social sciences -- Research
Arab countries
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783031138386
3031138384
3031138376
9783031138379