Mass Media Research An Introduction

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Pub. Date: 1993-09-14
Publisher(s): Wadsworth Publishing
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Summary

Quality media is the result of meticulous research. MASS MEDIA RESEARCH: AN INTRODUCTION shows you how it happens, from content analysis to surveys to experimental research, then gives you expert tips on analyzing the media you encounter in your daily life. Plus, this media research textbook is packed with study tools and review aids to help you get the grade you need in class as well.

Table of Contents

The Research Process
Science and Researchp. 1
Elements of Researchp. 41
Research Ethicsp. 65
Samplingp. 83
Research Approaches
Qualitative Research Methodsp. 107
Content Analysisp. 139
Survey Researchp. 166
Longitudinal Researchp. 199
Experimental Researchp. 218
Data Analysis
Introduction to Statisticsp. 241
Hypothesis Testingp. 264
Basic Statistical Proceduresp. 278
Research Applications
Research in the Print Mediap. 305
Research in the Electronic Mediap. 327
Research in Advertisingp. 356
Research in Public Relationsp. 379
Research in Media Effectsp. 392
Mass Media Research and the Internetp. 427
Appendix Tablesp. 444
Glossaryp. 459
Name Indexp. 469
Subject Indexp. 478
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