Making sense of the social world : methods of investigation
Daniel F. Chambliss (Author), Russell K. Schutt (Author)
This is an engaging and student-friendly introduction to social research for students who need to understand methodologies and results, but who may never conduct research themselves. It provides a balanced treatment of qualitative and quantitative methods, integrating substantive examples and research techniques throughout. All essential elements of social research methods are covered, including validity, causation, experimental and quasi-experimental design, and techniques of analysis. Additionally, it is written in a less formal style to make concepts more accessible to students, and it includes wide-ranging, practical exercises drawn from every experience to help students get hands-on with the material. --Pub. description
xix, 374 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
9781483380612, 1483380610
890179806
Science, Society, and Social Research
The Process and Problems of Social Research
Ethics in Research
Conceptualization and Measurement
Sampling & Generalizability
Causation and Experimental Design
Survey Research
Elementary Quantitative Data Analysis
Qualitative Methods: Observing, Participating, Listening
Qualitative Data Analysis
Unobstrusive Measures
Evaluation Research
Reviewing, Proposing, and Reporting Research