Mass media research : an introduction / Roger D. Wimmer, Wimmer Research ; Joseph R. Dominick, University of Georgia.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Science and research -- Elements of research -- Research ethics -- Sampling -- Qualitative research methods -- Content analysis -- Survey research -- Longitudinal research -- Experimental research -- Introduction to statistics -- Hypothesis testing -- Basic statistical procedures -- Newspaper and magazine research. -- Research in the electronic media -- Research in advertising -- Research in public relations.