A rich source of ideas about sociological research methods to assist the researcher in determining what method will provide the most reliable and useful knowled

`This clearly written and user-friendly book is ideal for students or researchers who wish to get a basic, but solid grasp of a topic and see how it fits with o

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This book shows students the steps involved in the research process, the various strategies for conducting a valid social inquiry, and most importantly, the per