Handbook of research methods : a guide for practitioners and students in the social sciences /

Undergraduate and graduate students in the social sciences will find this a useful handbook that provides a step-by-step approach to the design and execution of research projects. Numerous flowcharts, tables, and examples complement the clear explanations of procedures in each aspect of the research process. Terms are defined within each chapter as well as in a glossary, and refernces are provided for further study. Professional researchers will also want to consult statistics texts and advanced research manuals (e.g., Delbert Miller's Handbook of Research Design and Social Measurement, 4th ed., 1983; 3rd ed., CH, Mar '78) for more specialized and sophisticated approaches to the study of social conditions in their particular disciplines. Recommended for college and university libraries. -G. B. Thompson, Hobart and William Smith Colleges