Quality media is the result of meticulous research. Mass Media Research: An Introduction, International Edition, 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. The Ninth Edition is packed with study tools and review aids to help you succeed in your course.
Part I: THE RESEARCH PROCESS. 1. Science and Research. 2. Elements of Research. 3. Research Ethics. 4. Sampling. Part II: RESEARCH APPROACHES. 5. Qualitative Research Methods. 6. Content Analysis. 7. Survey Research. 8. Longitudinal Research. 9. Experimental Research. Part III: DATA ANALYSIS. 10. Introduction to Statistics. 11. Hypothesis Testing. 12. Basic Statistical Procedures. Part IV: RESEARCH APPLICATIONS. 13. Newspaper and Magazine Research. 14. Research in the Electronic Media. 15. Research in Advertising. 16. Research in Public Relations. Appendix Tables. Glossary. Name Index. Subject Index.