Encyclopedia of social measurement

• Corporate Author: Gale Group.
• Other Authors: Kempf Leonard, Kimberly, (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, c2005.
• Series: Gale virtual reference library
• Subjects: Social sciences > Encyclopedias. > Research; Social sciences > Encyclopedias. > Methodology
• Online Access: Available for Universiti Teknologi MARA via Gale Virtual Reference Library. Click here to access
• Format: Mode of access: Internet.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9780080547800 (electronic book); 008054780X (electronic book); 9780124438903 (set); 0124438903 (set); 9780124438910 (v. 1); 0124438911 (v. 1); 9780124438927 (v. 2); 012443892X (v. 2); 9780124438934 (v. 3); 0124438938 (v. 3)

Captures the data, techniques, theories, designs, applications, histories, and implications of assigning numerical values to social phenomena. Covers all core social science disciplines and presents a comprehensive summary of observational frameworks and mathematical models. Also offers tools, background information, qualitative methods, and guidelines for structuring the research process.