Digital library
Textbooks, references and open learning resources.
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SMC: Social Sciences Statistics
Bettina Spencer · Saint Mary's College
LibreTexts
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Intro to Stats in the Social Sciences (MPC)
Adrianne Kotecki · Monterey Peninsula College
LibreTexts
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Statistics for the Social Sciences
Bill Pelz · Herkimer College (SUNY)
LibreTexts
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Research Methods for the Social Sciences
William Pelz · Herkimer College
This text will introduce you to the fascinating and important study of the methods of inquiry in the Social Sciences. You will learn both the logic behind – and the procedures for – a wide variety of research methods, including correlational and experimental designs. If you are the curious type, and if you like to think rationally, I believe you will enjoy this course.
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Research Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Michelle Oja · Taft College
In the contents: 1.04: Summary of Introduction to Research Methods of the Social Sciences
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Speaking of Culture
Nolan Weil · Utah State University
In the contents: 7.05: Social class and culture
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Wellbeing, Freedom and Social Justice: The Capability Approach Re-Examined (Robeyns)
Ingrid Robeyns · Utrecht University
Wellbeing, Freedom and Social Justice: The Capability Approach Re-Examined is both an introduction to the capability approach and a thorough evaluation of the challenges and disputes that have engrossed the scholars who have developed it.
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ECED21203 Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Education
LueCrecy Ragan & Emily Harris · Arkansas State University-Beebe
In the contents: 3.1.01: Creating and Analyzing an Environment for Social and Emotional Learning · 08: Social and Emotional Development · 8.01: Social and Emotional Development Sections
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Communication in the Real World
Staff · Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies overviews the time-tested conceptual foundations of the field, while incorporating the latest research and cutting-edge applications of these basics. Each chapter will include timely, concrete, and real-life examples of communication concepts in action.
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Intercultural Communication
Talita Pruett · Bakersfield College
Introduction to intercultural communication in domestic and/or global contexts. Influence of cultures, languages, and social patterns on how members of groups relate among themselves and with members of different ethnic and cultural groups. Theory and knowledge of effective communication within and between cultures. Appreciation and comparison of communication among diverse groups within the larger context of American culture. Practical application of skills will be highlighted.
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Observation and Assessment in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Michelle Sands · Northern Illinois University
This text provides a holistic treatment of the observation and assessment of young children. It addresses the skills and knowledge for teachers in early childhood general education, special education and/or blended classrooms.
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Introduction to Anthropology: A Four Field Approach
Matthew Pawlowicz, Christopher A Brooks, Nancy Phaup, and Amy Rector · Virginia Commonwealth University
In the contents: 4.03: Sociolinguistics- Language and Social Status
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Introductory Sociology 3e
OpenStax · LibreTexts
In the contents: 04: Society and Social Interaction · 4.04: Social Constructions of Reality · 05: Socialization
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The Science of Psychology
Michael Miguel · Coalinga College
"'Volunteer Duty' Psychology Testing" by Tim Sheerman-Chase is licensed under CC BY 2.0. This book is a variation on Psychology Research Methods. It reorders discussions of types of experiments, limits on experiments, and mathematical tools used to determine results of experiments.
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Professional Communications Foundations
J.R. Dingwall, Chuck Labrie, Trecia McLennon, and Laura Underwood · Olds College
This text is designed for introductory communications courses at colleges and universities in Canada, though it could be used by global institutions with some minor tweaks to the content. It will be of benefit to instructors of workplace communication, corporate communication, business writing and related subjects.
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Blueprint for Success in College - Career Decision Making 1e (Dillon)
Dave Dillon · Grossmont College
A college students' guide for career success, this free Open Educational Resource text focuses on major identification and career exploration. The Blueprint for Success series comprises three books for the College Success and FYE (First-Year Experience) genre.
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Marriage, Intimate Relationships and Families
Ron Hammond, Paul Cheney, and Bill Pelz · LibreTexts
This introductory level course provides an overview of core concepts and theories which contribute to our understanding of intimate relationships and families. The text provides a structure and sequence of issues for the course, but the students will contribute much of the content. A heutagogical instructional design allows students in the course to provide much of the substantive content and teaching presence.
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Learning to Learn Online
Christina Page, and Adam Vincent · Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Learning to Learn Online helps you prepare for online learning success by introducing you to the online learning environment and your role as a learner within it. As you come to understand yourself as an self-directed learner, you will also be introduced to effective learning strategies: time management for online learners, information management, professional communication, and reading strategies. Welcome to your online learning journey!
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PSY 203 Research Methods in Psychology
Malaika Brown and Ross Seligman · Citrus College
This text provides an overview of research design strategies used in psychological research. It covers the basic descriptive statistics and concepts within inferential statistics that are necessary for appreciation and comprehension of research findings. The course presents the student with the fundamentals of research that all psychology majors should know. Emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of psychological research.
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Minority Studies
Ruth Dunn · Houston Community College
I have designed this brief textbook for use in a Sociology survey course for Minority Studies; thus, it looks at minorities from a very broad but shallow Sociological perspective and includes discussion of race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, aging, and disability. The last section is devoted to expulsion and genocide.