From an expert in the research methods field, Research The Concise Knowledge Base was written specifically for undergraduates. Trochim streamlined and clarified explanations of fundamental, yet difficult, concepts in his familiar, engaging style. With this text, students will learn about the relationship between theory and practice, which will help them become better researchers and better consumers of research.
This book does have some good information about conducting research studies in the social sciences, but its simplistic and condescending style makes it utterly painful to read. This is not a text that one should be reading in graduate school!