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'The basics of survey research are all here, and the exercises in each chapter will help focus the readers’ attention on the essential points.'
If the two main tasks of data analysis are, as Tukey said, detective work and guidance counseling, then this book makes its author, Lesley Andres, the Agatha Christie of survey research and a sage mentor on statistical journeys toward truth, precision, interpretation, and value. Beautifully written, and filled with practical advice, Andres' book should become required readingStephen T. Ziliak Professor of Economics, Roosevelt University, and author of The Cult of Statistical Significance
A little too specific for a survey course, but ordered for Library.
Comprehensive up-to-date text on survey research
This is a very helpful book for students who are thinking about conducting their own survey. I like the manner in which it suggests that students adjust the approach to the practical situation that they face, e.g. that they may not be able to choose a large random sample but many instead give a questionnaire to everyone using a community centre. It is also helpful that there is a section that guides students about entering data into SPSS, as it is difficult to find material that covers the stages before data analysis.
The volume will surely be a helpful source for those students who are interested in advancing their understanding of the survey methodology/ies as such (theoretically + historically). While the author is somewhat inconsistent in terms of easiness of the explanations, the students will still be able to see that \survey" as a method is "scientific" and "technological" enough and should be approached with careful planning. I have already ordered three copies for the uni's library.
This book has a thorough approach to designing and implementing surveys, much of which will be very useful for Level 3 learners. Some chapters do contain description and explanation which is aimed a little too high for Level 3 learners, for example the in-depth discussion of varied types of validity. What was particularly useful throughout the book was the activity section at the end of each chapter, which will aid learners in a step-by-step approach to designing their research, and also the “Ethical Alerts†throughout.
The volume will surely be a helpful source for those students who are interested in advancing their understanding of the survey methodology/ies as such (theoretically + historically). While the author is somewhat inconsistent in terms of easiness of the explanations, the students will still be able to see that "survey" as a method is "scientific" and "technological" enough and should be approached with careful planning. I have already ordered three copies for the uni's library.
This book has a thorough approach to designing and implementing surveys, much of which will be very useful for Level 3 learners. Some chapters do contain description and explanation which is aimed a little too high for Level 3 learners, for example the in-depth discussion of varied types of validity. What was particularly useful throughout the book was the activity section at the end of each chapter, which will aid learners in a step-by-step approach to designing their research, and also the “Ethical Alerts” throughout.
