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.