Research Paradigms, Television, and Social Behaviour
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Research Paradigms, Television, and Social Behaviour

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Research Paradigms, Television, and Social Behaviour

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This book provides an understanding of television research from both the quantitative and qualitative perspectives. It systematically analyzes the various research paradigms used in the study of televison, and focuses on the integration of quantitative and qualitative methodologies as a means for understanding the complexities associated with this medium. The information is presented in a straightforward and engaging style, and concrete step-by-step examples of how to conduct major research and evaluation projects are provided.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. Introduction
  5. Research Paradigms, Television, and Social Behavior: The Complexities of Studying a Complex Medium
  6. Television Research: Past Problems and Present Issues
  7. Part I - Quantitative Research Paradigms in the Study of Television
  8. Chapter 1 - Major Paradigms and Issues in Television Research: Field of Dreams, World of Realities
  9. Chapter 2 - Designing Experiments on Television and Social Behavior: Developmental Perspectives
  10. Chapter 3 - Quasi-Experimental Research on Television and Behavior: Natural and Field Experiments
  11. Chapter 4 - Class, Communication, and the Black Self: A Theory Outline
  12. Part II - Qualitative Research Paradigms in the Study of Television
  13. Chapter 5 - Qualitative Approaches to the Study of the Media: Theory and Methods of Hermeneutic Empiricism
  14. Chapter 6 - Taking the Interpretive Turn: Qualitative Research of Television and Other Electronic Media
  15. Part III - The Integration of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Paradigms in the Study of Television
  16. Chapter 7 - The Analysis of Television Content
  17. Chapter 8 - Intersection of Instructional Television and Computer-Assisted Instruction: Implications for Research Paradigms
  18. Chapter 9 - Barney & Friends as Entertainment and Education: Evaluating the Quality and Effectiveness of a Television Series for Preschool Children
  19. Chapter 10 - Studying Television Violence: A Research Agenda for the 21st Century
  20. Epilogue
  21. Research Paradigms, Television, and Social Behavior: A Scientist's Contribution to Initiating Social Change
  22. Index
  23. About the Authors