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Making Sense of the Social World, fourth edition is an engaging introduction to social research for students who need to understand methodologies and results, but who may never conduct research themselves. It provides a balanced treatment of qualitative and quantitative methods, integrating substantive examples and research techniques throughout. It is written in a less formal style than many comparable texts, complete with practical examples drawn from everyday experience.
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Schutt (sociology at the U. of Massachusetts, Boston) et al. present this accessible text covering social research methodologies and concepts. The text details quantitative and qualitative investigatory methods in accessible language while providing a number of supplementary examples, graphics, prompts, and tools including online quizzes and interactive exercises. This text is an important introduction to social research methods for Social Science students. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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