Mass Media Research,
10th Edition

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. Reflecting the latest developments from the field, this popular book 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 also fully integrates social media coverage, ethics, and the impact of merging technology. Available with InfoTrac® Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.

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Preface.
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.

• Roger D. Wimmer Roger Wimmer received his Ph.D. in mass media research from Bowling Green State University in Ohio in 1976, although he has been involved in mass media research since 1972. His expansive experience includes serving as a sales representative at KLSS and KSMN, Mason City, Iowa, instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, assistant professor at the University of Mississippi, associate professor at the University of Georgia, and manager of research for Cox Broadcasting in Atlanta, Ga. Prior to founding Wimmer Research, Dr. Wimmer was co-founder of Wimmer-Hudson Research & Development, president/CEO/co-founder of The Eagle Group, president/general partner/co-founder of Paragon Research, and president of Surrey Research. He has extensive radio industry experience as well as all areas of research for the television and cable television industries, including stations, networks, and programming production. He has developed several research approaches to test local news content, on-air talent, and promotional activities. In addition, Dr. Wimmer has several years of experience in nonmedia research, working with such clients as The Aquarium of the Pacific, Coors, U.S. West, and Samsonite.
• Joseph R. Dominick Joseph Dominick is a retired professor in the College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 1970. He taught for four years at Queens College of the City University of New York before going to the University of Georgia where, from 1980 to 1985, he served as the head of the Radio-TV-Film Sequence. The author or co-author of four additional books, Dr. Dominick also has published nearly 40 articles in scholarly journals. From 1976 to 1980, he served as the editor of the JOURNAL OF BROADCASTING. He has received research grants from the National Association of Broadcasters and from the American Broadcasting Company, and he has consulted for such organizations as the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Chemical Society.

• Reflecting the latest developments from the field, MASS MEDIA RESEARCH, 10e is packed with up-to-the-minute research, real-world examples, and practical illustrations.
• Chapter 3 "Research Ethics" now features new information on federal rules concerning the use of human subjects. It also offers an insightful discussion about the ethics of doing research involving social media such as Facebook and Twitter.
• Chapter 7 "Survey Research" includes updated information on the types of survey research, along with expanded sections on Internet (online) research and identifying outliers in all types of research.
• Chapter 13 "Newspaper and Magazine Research" looks at current research concerning the impact of tablet computers--such as the iPad--on newspaper and magazine readership.
• Chapter 14 "Research in the Electronic Media" includes new information about Arbitron's Portable People Meter and other new research considerations related to audience ratings. In addition, an expanded discussion explores respondent verification for all research methods.
• Chapter 14 "Research in the Electronic Media" includes new information about Arbitron's Portable People Meter and other new research considerations related to audience ratings. In addition, an expanded discussion explores respondent verification for all research methods.

• Offering a current definition of mass media, Chapter 1 "Science and Research" presents smart media as a sub-category of mass media as well as provides thorough discussions of the new mass media.
• Chapter 2 "Elements of Research" includes up-to-date examples and discussions of various measurements instruments.
• As it thoroughly explores sampling methods, Chapter 4 also spotlights the problems that can occur.
• Chapter 5 "Qualitative Research Methods" features sections on the mixed method technique and "netnography".
• Chapter 6 "Content Analysis" includes a section on framing analysis.
• Comprehensive coverage in Chapter 9 "Experimental Research" includes discussions of how to minimize drop-outs in online experiments.
• The clear presentation of Degrees of Freedom in Chapter 12 "Basic Statistical Procedures" eliminates the usual confusion with the concept.
• Offering a current definition of mass media, Chapter 1 "Science and Research" presents smart media as a sub-category of mass media as well as provides thorough discussions of the new mass media.
• Chapter 2 "Elements of Research" includes up-to-date examples and discussions of various measurements instruments.
• As it thoroughly explores sampling methods, Chapter 4 also spotlights the problems that can occur.
• Chapter 6 "Content Analysis" includes a section on framing analysis.
• Chapter 5 "Qualitative Research Methods" features sections on the mixed method technique and "netnography".

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