Principles of Sociological Inquiry – Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

Abstract

Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Linking Methods With Theory. Chapter 3: Research Ethics. Chapter 4: Beginning a Research Project. Chapter 5: Research Design. Chapter 6: Defining and Measuring Concepts. Chapter 7: Sampling. Chapter 8: Survey Research: A Quantitative Technique. Chapter 9: Interviews: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Chapter 10: Field Research: A Qualitative Technique. Chapter 11: Unobtrusive Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Chapter 12: Other Methods of Data Collection and Analysis. Chapter 13: Sharing Your Work. Chapter 14: Reading and Understanding Social Research. Chapter 15: Research Methods in the Real World.