Schutt, Russell K.

Investigating the social world: the process and practice of research. / Russell K. Schutt. - 4th ed. - London: Pine Forge Press, 2003. - xxvii, 450p.: ill.; 23cm.

Includes appendix, glossary, index, and reference.

Contents: Science, society, and social research -- The Process and problems of social research -- Theories and philosophies for social research -- Conceptualization and management -- Sampling -- Causation and research design -- Experiments -- Survey research -- Qualitative methods: observing, participating, listening -- Evaluation research -- Historical and comparative research -- Data analysis -- Qualitative data analysis and content analysis -- Reporting research.

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