1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910779297903321

Autore

Nicholls Michael L. <1944->

Titolo

Whispers of rebellion [[electronic resource] ] : narrating Gabriel's conspiracy / / Michael L. Nicholls

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Charlottesville, : University of Virginia Press, 2012

ISBN

1-280-67818-6

9786613655110

0-8139-3206-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (264 p.)

Collana

Carter G. Woodson Institute series

Disciplina

306.3/6209755

Soggetti

Conspiracy - Virginia - Richmond Region - History

Slave rebellions - Virginia - Richmond Region - History

Slavery - Virginia - History

Trials (Conspiracy) - Virginia - Richmond - History - 19th century

Richmond (Va.) Trials, litigation, etc History 19th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

The brook and the road -- Are you a true man? -- The deluge -- Revenge or justice? -- Putting a period -- Politics and policies -- Afterword -- Appendix A. The geography of conspiracy -- Appendix B. Men tried for conspiracy and insurrection -- Appendix C. Alleged participants not prosecuted -- Appendix D. Slave witnesses at trials.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910819114703321

Autore

Adams John

Titolo

Research methods for business and social science students / / John Adams, Hafiz T. A. Khan, Robert Raeside

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New Delhi, India : , : Sage Publications, , 2007

©2014

ISBN

93-5150-402-6

81-321-1981-9

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (305 p.)

Disciplina

001.4/2

Soggetti

Social sciences - Research

Social sciences - Methodology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 - Introduction to Research; 2 - Research Methodology; 3 - The Research Cycle; 4 - Literature Review and Critical Reading; 5 - Sampling; 6 - Primary Data Collection; 7 - Secondary Data Collection; 8 - Surveys; 9 - Interviews and Focus Groups; 10 - Qualitative Data Analysis; 11 - Descriptive Quantitative Analysis; 12 - Correlation and Regression; 13 - Advanced Statistical Analysis; 14 - Tests of Measurement and Quality; 15 - Conducting Your Research; 16 - Writing and Presenting the Dissertation; Appendices; Bibliography and Further Reading

About the Authors

Sommario/riassunto

Research Methods for Business and Social Science Students aims to present a clear discussion of the research methods employed in various disciplines related to our daily life problems. The theoretical basis of research methods is explained clearly and succinctly. Collecting data is a key part of the book and this includes both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The book also describes in clear terms how students can analyse data, interpret results and link these to the literature review and hence their own contri