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Designed for courses in the social sciences, this concise, accessible introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods walks students through the research process step by step, from designing and implementing a study to analyzing results and reporting the findings. This fully revised second edition features expanded Canadian content, new case studies, and updated coverage of ethics, as well as a new glossary and a wealth of examples and illustrations throughout. Its practical approach makes The Research Process an invaluable resource for any course that involves thorough study of the ways the human world works.