Social Science Research Methods: Research Methods

This 3-volume encyclopedia features over 900 entries on topics relating to social science methods, both quantitative and qualitative. Entries range from brief definitions to essays that discuss the nature, history, applications, and implications of using a certain method, including suggested readings and references.

This book offers an introduction to core general statistical concepts and methods. Available online in the ebrary database.

This book examines twelve major sociological theories, addressing the foundational premise of each theory and key elements that make it distinctive.

This book text offers an introduction to the theorists who have made a key contribution to the discipline of sociology, including the social and intellectual context of their work.

This book examines the philosophical foundations of theorizing in social psychology. Available online in the R2 Library database.

This is a complete revision with new material of the second edition of Social Sciences Research: Research, Writing, and Presentation Strategies for Students (Scarecrow Press, 2008). There have been significant changes in the research process in the social sciences since the second edition of this text was published in 2008 - a decade ago. The plethora of new information technologies (e.g., smart phones, tablets, apps, etc.); the information overload not only on the Internet where anyone can publish, but also with the explosion of social media (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.); as well as the far reaching changes in databases and other sources of electronic information that is available. Complementing the manual are appendixes consisting of a list of possible research questions, an example paper, a complete set of worksheets, and blank citation forms to be used to record references, which provide further practice for students.