Investigating the Social World: The Process and Practice of Research

About this book

In this exciting new Eighth Edition of his leading social research text author Russell K. Schutt an award-winning researcher and teacher continues to make the field come alive through research stories that illustrate the methods presented in each chapter. Through numerous examples and hands-on exercises that help students learn by doing Investigating the Social World helps readers understand research methods as an integrated whole. Readers will learn to appreciate the value of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and understand the need to make ethical research decisions while also learning about research on contemporary social issues like the Internet and social relations the police response to domestic violence the sources of democracy the determinants of voting the impact of disasters and the causes of violence. Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations & Professional Development Award Find out more at www.sagepub.com/sociologyaward Available with Perusallan eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.