Publisher's Synopsis
This book demonstrates how microcomputer technology may be applied to social science research in psychology, education, sociology, political science, health sciences and information science. The authors draw upon their experience in the field to provide the reader with a step-by-step guide to carrying out research, preparing reports and disseminating data through the use of computers.;Case studies are provided throughout, along with demonstrations of the use of computers to produce effective grant applications. The book covers meta analysis, power analysis and choosing appropriate packages, and also lists popular software packages applicable to research tasks.
