The Process of Social Research
Author Description
Featuring a conversational, engaging, and student-friendly writing style, The Process of Social Research, Second Edition, introduces students to the fundamentals of research. It places a unique emphasis on process with flowcharts in every chapter that provide step-by-step guides for conducting social research and evaluating the research of others. Authors Jeffrey C. Dixon, Royce A. Singleton, Jr., and Bruce C. Straits use relatable, everyday examples and carefully selected research examples to make the book accessible to undergraduates. Comprehensive and up-to-date without attempting to be encyclopedic in its coverage, The Process of Social Research provides a balance between qualitative and quantitative research, taking a more integrated approach to describing the relationship between theory and research.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can students effectively bridge the gap between abstract sociological theory and the practical application of research methodologies? The authors, Bruce C. Straits, Jeffrey C. Dixon, and Royce A. Singleton Jr., draw upon their extensive academic backgrounds to present a structured framework for social inquiry. By integrating qualitative and quantitative techniques, the text provides a systematic approach to designing, conducting, and evaluating social research projects.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Step-by-step flowcharts for research design and execution
- Comparative analysis of qualitative and quantitative methodologies
- Practical application of theory to real-world social phenomena
- Pedagogical tools for evaluating external research studies
Scope Limits
- Does not provide an exhaustive encyclopedic survey of all sociological sub-disciplines
- Focuses primarily on undergraduate-level comprehension rather than advanced doctoral-level statistical theory
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Academic reviewers frequently note the accessibility of the prose and the utility of the visual flowcharts for students new to the field. Experts highlight this as a balanced, foundational text that successfully demystifies the research process for undergraduate learners.
Page Count:
528
Publication Date:
2018-07-23
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190876654
ISBN-13:
9780190876654
Social Research
Sociology
Education
Social Science
Research Methods
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