Social Research Methods Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Books a la Carte

by Neuman, W. Lawrence

• ISBN13: 9780134743653
• ISBN10: 0134743652
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Loose-leaf
• Copyright: 2019-07-01
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

For courses in research methods, research methods/experimental methods, and research methods in sociology.

Methods and methodology

Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches is a text that has been introducing students to qualitative and quantitative research methods for over 30 years. The text focuses not only on research methods – the techniques of design, measurement, and data collection and analysis – but also on the methodology, the core principles that underlie the design and conduct of research. Simultaneously, it provides an introduction to qualitative and quantitative social research approaches, emphasizing the benefits of hybrid approaches. The 8th Edition has been extensively revised, including updated examples, new and updated example studies, and more.

NOTE: This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives students the flexibility to take only what they need to class and add their own notes – all at an affordable price.

Author Biography

W. Lawrence Neuman received his PhD in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for 34 years, he taught sixteen sociology courses as well as classes in Asian Studies, Public Health, and Race and Ethnic Studies. He offered research methodology classes as a visiting professor at Benito Juárez Autonomous University (Mexico), Oberlin College (USA), Tianjin University (China), and Tohoku and Rikkyo Universities (Japan).  He has published textbooks in Asian Studies, social research methodology and political sociology. His articles appeared in various academic journals (e.g., American Sociological Review, Criminal Justice Review, Critical Asian Studies, Law and Society Review, Social Problems, Social Science Japan Journal, Social Science Quarterly, Sociological Quarterly, Sociological Inquiry, and Teaching Sociology).

Table of Contents

PART I: FOUNDATIONS
1. Why Do Research?
2. What Are the Major Types of Social Research?
3. Theory and Research
4. The Meanings of Methodology
5. How to Review the Literature and Conduct Ethical Studies

PART II: PLANNING AND PREPARATION
6. Strategies of Research Design
7. Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement
8. Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling

PART III: QUANTITATIVE DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
9. Experimental Research
10. Survey Research
11. Nonreactive Research and Secondary Analysis
12. Analysis of Quantitative Data

PART IV: QUALITATIVE DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
13. Field Research and Focus Group Research
14. Historical-Comparative Research
15. Analysis of Qualitative Data
16. Writing the Research Report and the Politics of Social Research