Basics of Social Research

Synopsis

Helps you understand what research can and cannot do, become better consumers of research, and learn why properly conducted research is important.

This text teaches you to be a better consumer of research results, understand how the research enterprise works, and prepares you to conduct small research projects. Upon completing this text, you will be aware of what research can and cannot do, and why properly conducted research is important. Using clear, accessible language and examples from real research, this text discusses both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research, emphasizing the benefits of combining various approaches.