Interactive Exercise
Chapter 4: Conceptualization and Measurement
Levels of Measurement: Research that Matters
Levels of Measurement: Research about Social Problems
Bibliography:
Research that Matters:
Research about Social Problems:
- Hampton, Keith N. and Barry Wellman. 2001. “Long Distance Community in the Network Society.” American Behavioral Scientist 45:476–495.
- McPherson, Miller, Lynn Smith-Lovin, and Matthew E. Brashears. 2006. “Social Isolation in America: Changes in Core Discussion Networks Over Two Decades.” American Sociological Review 71:353–375.
- Leakey, Tricia, Kevin B. Lunde, Karin Koga, and Karen Glanz. 2004. “Written Parental Consent and the Use of Incentives in a Youth Smoking Prevention Trial: A Case Study From Project SPLASH.” American Journal of Evaluation 25:509–523.
- Paxton, Pamela. 2002. “Social Capital and Democracy: An Interdependent Relationship.” American Sociological Review 67:254–277.