Format:
Online-Ressource (xiv, 224 p.)
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ill
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24 cm
Edition:
1st ed (Online-Ausg.)
ISBN:
1433804743
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9781433804748
Content:
"Ethnic minority and economically disadvantaged populations have consistently been underrepresented in most social science research. Given the changing demographics of the United States, there appears to be some movement toward a greater research emphasis on these populations. The focus on gaining more support for research on these populations represents a substantial opportunity to move the field forward with respect to an understanding of diversity and a more nuanced understanding of human behavior and outcomes. Unfortunately, there is a relative dearth of information on the unique methodological challenges associated with conducting research with ethnic minority and economically disadvantaged populations. In our own efforts over the years teaching research methods to graduate students or mentoring students involved in our research on ethnic minority and economically disadvantaged populations, we have been frustrated by the challenge in accessing the sparse and difficult-to-find literature on methods that have been demonstrated to be most effective with these populations. This book evolved from many discussions in which we shared these frustrations with each other and with like-minded colleagues. The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive single resource for the lessons learned from research with ethnic minority and economically disadvantaged populations, to describe the unique methodological issues researchers face, and to provide some best practice guidance for how to address these challenges"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-213) and index. - Electronic reproduction; Washington, D.C; American Psychological Association; 2010; Available via World Wide Web; Access limited by licensing agreement; s2010 dcunns
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1. Introduction to studying ethnic minority and economically disadvantaged populations -- 2. Sampling, recruiting, and retaining diverse samples -- 3. Ethical issues -- 4. Measurement and measurement equivalence issues -- 5. Translation processes associated with measurement in linguistically diverse populations -- 6. Putting research into action : preventive intervention research
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Studying ethnic minority and economically disadvantaged populations
Language:
English
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