Measurement in the Social Sciences (Observations) by Blalock, Hubert M

Chicago, Illinois: Aldine Publishing Company, 1974. Near Fine condition. Flat, uncreased spine. Bright and shiny. Corners are NOT bumped. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Pages are clean and unmarked -- apparently seldom, if ever read. NOTE: This is the 1974 first edition with 472 total pages. It is NOTa different book by the same author, published in 1985 with a similar title, but with only 279 pages. Bound in the original white wraps, printed in magenta. From the publisher: "Among the frustrations constantly confronting the social scientist are those associated with the general process of measurement. The importance of good measurement has long been recognized in principle, but it has often been neglected in practice in many of the social sciences. Now that the methodological tools of multivariate analysis, simultaneous-equation estimation, and causal modeling are diffused more widely into the social sciences, and now that the very serious… Read More

UsedGood. Cover has some wear, creasing and marks. Creased spine. Front joint is loose. Clean pages.

New. Among the frustrations constantly confronting the social scientist are those associated with the general process of measurement. The importance of good measurement has long been recognized in principle, but it has often been neglected in practice in many of the social sciences. Now that the methodological tools of multivariate analysis, simultaneous-equation estimation, and causal modeling are diffused more widely into the social sciences, and now that the very serious implications of random and non-random measurement errors are being systematically investigated, it is all the more important that social scientists give top priority to the quality of their data and the clarity of their theoretical conceptualizations. The book is organized so that, one proceeds from problems of data collection to those of data analysis. It is not intended to be a complete work covering all types of measurement problems that have arisen in the social sciences. Instead, it represents a series of studies that are… Read More

Aldine De Gruyter, 1974. Paperback. New. 470 pages. 9.10x6.00x1.10 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. Among the frustrations constantly confronting the social scientist are those associated with the general process of measurement. This book is organized so that, one proceeds from problems of data collection to those of data analysis. It represents a series of studies that are deemed to be crucial for the advancement of social science research.

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Aldine De Gruyter, 1974. Paperback. New. 470 pages. 9.10x6.00x1.10 inches.

Routledge, 1974-06-30. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!