About the Book

Introducing Communication Research 2e demystifies the theories and applications of communication research through its focus on research methods in practice. By highlighting examples of research in real-world settings, freshly updated for the second edition, this exciting and accessible text helps students see the relevance of basic communication research skills and concepts in their undergraduate studies and in their future careers. Introducing Communication Research 2e provides an overview of the research process from start to finish covering both quantitative and qualitative methods, statistics, ethics, measurement, and more. A concluding chapter shows students how to write up and present their research to various audiences. The second edition includes two new chapters, including expanded coverage of statistics and new coverage of rhetorical and critical analysis

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