The Basics of Social Research

About this book

This thorough revision of Babbies standard-setting text presents a succinct straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by social scientists. Contemporary examples such as terrorism Alzheimers disease anti-gay prejudice and education and the legalization of marijuana introduce students to the "how-tos" and "whys" of social research methods. With increased emphasis on qualitative research and practical applications this edition is authoritative yet student-friendly and engaging enough to help students connect the dots between the world of social research and the real world.