Approaches to Social Research

Revised and updated in its sixth edition, Approaches to Social Research is a rigorous yet clear and engaging introduction to research methods. Covering all of the fundamentals in a straightforward, student-friendly manner, it is ideal for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses across the social sciences and also serves as an indispensable guide for researchers. Striking a balance between specific techniques and the underlying logic of scientific inquiry, this book provides a lucid treatment of the four major approaches to research: experimentation, survey research, field research, and the use of available data. Richly developed examples of empirical research and an emphasis on the research process enable students to better understand the real-world application of research methods. The authors also offer a unique chapter (13) advocating a multiple-methods strategy.

• | Author: Royce A. Singleton
• | Publisher: Oxford University Press
• | Publication Date: June 27, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 672 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 0190614242
• | ISBN-13: 9780190614249