Common Problems/Proper Solutions: Avoiding Error in Quantitative Research

by J. Scott Long

Book Overview

Statistical and methodological errors are fairly universal in all the social sciences. This unique volume investigates the following questions: what are the most common errors, and how can they be avoided? Common Problems/Proper Solutions identifies and corrects these errors and provides clear statements concerning methodological issues. Long groups the problems into two broad types: omission where researchers fail to apply methods ideal to a topic;...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803928076
• ISBN13: 9780803928077
• Release Date: March 1988
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.