Mass Media Research
About this book
Quality media is the result of meticulous research. MASS MEDIA RESEARCH: AN INTRODUCTION, 10e, shows you how it happens--from content analysis to surveys to experimental research--and then equips you with expert tips on analyzing the media you encounter in your daily life. Packed with study and review tools to help you maximize your course success, the Tenth Edition delivers a comprehensive overview of mass communication research and a thorough exploration of each major approach--including qualitative research, content analysis, survey research, longitudinal research, and experimental research. It fully integrates social media coverage, ethics, and the impact of merging technology on mass media research. It also provides expanded coverage of online research, the impact of tablets on readership, new advertising channels, social media message analytics, and much more. Available with InfoTrac® Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Statement
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Preface
- Ch 1: Science and Research
- Ch 2: Elements of Research
- Ch 3: Research Ethics
- Ch 4: Sampling
- Ch 5: Qualitative Research Methods
- Ch 6: Content Analysis
- Ch 7: Survey Research
- Ch 8: Longitudinal Research
- Ch 9: Experimental Research
- Ch 10: Introduction to Statistics
- Ch 11: Hypothesis Testing
- Ch 12: Basic Statistical Procedures
- Ch 13: Newspaper and Magazine Research
- Ch 14: Research in the Electronic Media
- Ch 15: Research in Advertising
- Ch 16: Research in Public Relations
- Appendix: Tables
- Glossary
- Name Index
- Subject Index
