TY - BOOK AU - Berger,Arthur Asa TI - Media and communication research methods: an introduction to qualitative and quantitative approaches SN - 9781483377568 AV - P91.3 BER PY - 2016/// PB - SAGE KW - Mass media KW - Research KW - Methodology KW - Communication N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - A concise and practical text designed to give students a step-by-step introduction to conducting media and communication research. Packed with detailed examples and practical exercises, this fourth edition includes a new chapter on discourse analysis; expanded discussion of social media, expanded coverage of the research process, and more. Ideal for undergraduate and graduate students conducting research for the first time, this text will help students understand, practice, and master media and communication research ER -