Description: This practical introduction for first time researchers provides a bridge between how to conduct research and the philosophy of social science, allowing students to relate what they are doing to why.
Review Quotes: "This short book is an excellent introduction to the basic organizing principles that underlie social research design. . . . This is a well-written, nontechnical introduction to the issues that surround decision-making about research design that would be a valuable asset to the beginning social researcher."
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