Approaches To Social Research

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Striking a balance between specific techniques and the underlying logic of social scientific inquiry, this book provides a valuable introduction to social research methods. After an introductory section that places social research in the context of science and logical reasoning, the book follows the sequence of a typical research project, beginning with research design, proceeding to data collection, and then to data interpretation. The authors focus on four major approaches to research--experimentation, survey research, field research, and the use of available data--illustrating their discussion with numerous case studies and examples drawn from sociology, social psychology, demography, history, education, and political science. While advocating a multiple-methods strategy that treats the approaches as complementary, the authors provide a detailed account of the advantages and disadvantages, as well as the actual process, of carrying out research with each approach. Sophisticated enough to make social science students become intelligent consumers of research evidence, this lucidly written survey is also entirely accessible to those with very little knowledge of the field.

Revised and updated in its sixth edition, Social Research: Approaches and Fundamentals is a rigorous yet clear and engaging introduction to research methods. Covering all of the fundamentals in a straightforward, student-friendly manner, it is ideal for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses across the social sciences and also serves as an indispensable guide for researchers. Striking a balance between specific techniques and the underlying logic of scientific inquiry, this book provides a lucid treatment of the four major approaches to research: experimentation, survey research, field research, and the use of available data. Richly developed examples of empirical research and an emphasis on the research process enable students to better understand the real-world application of research methods. The authors also offer a unique chapter (13) advocating a multiple-methods strategy.New to this editionUpdated references and research examples throughoutUpdated data in tables and figuresImproved clarity and flow of chaptersNew sections and sub-sections on topics such as "Big Data" and "Publishing a Research Paper"

The Process of Social Research successfully meets two major challenges of teaching social science methods: to make the material interesting and accessible to students, and to provide them with the tools necessary to understand, evaluate, and conduct research. Authors Jeffrey C. Dixon, Royce A. Singleton, Jr., and Bruce C. Straits employ a conversational writing style that is engaging and student-friendly. Using everyday examples to introduce chapters and clarify complex concepts, they provide current research examples on such cutting-edge topics as immigration, family composition, prosecutorial misconduct, organized racism, homelessness, social inequality and education, and alcohol consumption and grades. Placing a unique emphasis on the research process, the book helps students understand the logic and mechanics of social research, giving them the tools and the power to evaluate the research of others and to conduct their own research. Beginning with the introduction, every chapter contains flowcharts of research processes. As each diagram is presented, the authors relate the specific method to the overall research process. Then, over the course of the chapter or section, they flesh out each step. This way, they convey information about the "nuts and bolts" of research while ensuring that students do not lose sight of the logic of inquiry. Comprehensive and up-to-date without attempting to be encyclopedic in its coverage, The Process of Social Research provides a balance between qualitative and quantitative research, taking a more integrated approach to describing the relationship between theory and research.

Introduces social research in a manner that captures both the excitement and importance of doing “real” research. Examples using real research and Canadian data highlight both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research and emphasize the benefits of combining various approaches for a distinct and complementary perspective to understanding the social world. Basics of Social Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approacheswill show you how to look at the world from a new perspective, to question, and to understand the importance of social research today.

Designed for undergraduate and graduate research methods courses offered by departments of sociology, criminal justice, social work, political science, public policy, communication, and family studies. This highly regarded text presents a comprehensive and balanced introduction to both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research, emphasizing the benefits of combining various approaches. - New appendix on Evaluation Research help students see how to apply research in practical settings. - Chapter on Survey Research (Ch. 10) has been expanded to cover the latest cutting-edge techniques of carrying out Web surveys and Internet survey research. - Chapter 3, Theory and Research, has been revised to help students with no prior coursework in social theory understand the importance of theory and its connection to research. - The politics of research is now discussed in the context of writing a literature report (Ch. 16). - Examples and diagrams have been updated throughout. - Presents a more balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods than any other book on the market, and illustrates how the greatest benefit often comes from combining various approaches. - D

In this book Alys Young and Bogusia Temple explore the relationship between key methodological debates in social research and the special context of studies concerning deaf people.

An introduction for undergraduates to every stage of sociological research, showing how to deal effectively with typical problems they might encounter. The book is fully updated to include examples from the LA riots and the 1992 presidential elections.