Research Methods in the Social Sciences

by Chava Frankfort-Nachmias, David Nachmias, Jack DeWaard

With its clear presentation and integration of detailed real-world examples, the acclaimed Research Methods in the Social Sciences accessibly illustrates the relevance of social sciences research without sacrificing key content. The eighth edition includes engaging new studies and examples that explore the use of Twitter feeds in social sciences research, the effect of climate change on human conflict, the use of rational intuition in explaining the Chelyabinsk meteor explosion, and much more. The eighth edition also includes new and expanded coverage of conducting qualitative research, as well as conducting research in our digital age, including the use of the Internet and various computer software packages for retrieving, cleaning, coding, and analyzing "big data."

Genres: Textbooks, Reference, Sociology, School, Research

512 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Melissa Lee-Tammeus · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was the bane of my existence these last 3 months. As much as I hated it, I have to give it 4 stars as, without this book, I would have been completely lost in being able to explain anything about what I've been doing. This book lived by my side and what a great reference book for everything I needed in understanding the nuances of social science research. A necessary evil.

[Sandra · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don't know what class I had to use this book for or why I didn't return it. It might be easier to read the phone book. This book is suppose to help you write a massive research paper (as in PhD) which is why I had it on my required reading list.

There has to be something that is easier to read.
Print is small.

[AM · Rating 1 out of 5]

Awful textbook, in fact I sold this sucker back for $55.

[Salomeja Sandroschvili]

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[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mean what can I say... erm.. its like about methods and stuff

[Nanto · Rating 3 out of 5]

setengah terbaca. wong motokopinya cuma setengah bukunya. :D

buku penelitian yang ditulis jaman hey-daynya positifisme kali yah?

[Dianna Heikkila]

Not the normal page turner, but informative. I certainly learned a lot, so glad this one is on the "read" shelf!

[Lucinda · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the most boring books I've ever had the opportunity to read for academia

[Adel]

best

[Yeva · Rating 3 out of 5]

What's not to love?