Quantitative research methods in communication : the power of numbers for social justice

Foundations and definitions -- Ethical considerations -- Operationalization and otherness -- Sampling and representation -- Soliciting opinions through survey research -- Studying responses through experimental methods -- Examining communication content in content analysis research -- Calculations and complexity -- Statistical analysis : from principles to practice -- Mixed methods : triangulating with qualitative research -- Community partnerships and participatory research -- Communicating research for publication, policy, and the public.