Making Sense of the Social World: Methods of Investigation

by Daniel F. Chambliss, Russell K. Schutt

Congratulations to Daniel F. Chambliss, winner of the ASA Distinguished Contribution to Teaching Prize for 2018. The new Sixth Edition of Making Sense of the Social World continues to be an unusually accessible and student-friendly introduction to the variety of social research methods, guiding undergraduate readers to understand research in their roles as consumers and novice producers of social science. Known for its concise, casual, and clear writing, its balanced treatment of quantitative and qualitative approaches, and its integrated approach to the fundamentals, the text has much to offer both novice researchers and more advanced students alike. The authors use a wide variety of examples from formal studies and everyday experiences to illustrate important principles and techniques. New to this Edition

Genres: Textbooks, School, Reference, Research, Sociology, Social Science, Nonfiction

432 pages, Paperback

First published March 25, 2003

Reviews

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent when it comes to breaking down what goes into research. You get the ins and outs of how each stage can begin and possibly how to make sure you are doing things in the right way. Qualitative and quantitative research is clearly defined and give an complete dedication to how do determine what you have. Then it provide you with steps to put together your own research paper.

[Elyrria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to go through this entire book with a student I was mentoring for a research project/class, so this counts as a read. More oriented toward qualitative research. A lot of the questions at chapter ends had outdated SPSS steps, so students who aren't familiar with it will probably feel lost at times.

[Kei · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book for anyone who wants to learn qualitative research.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was assigned as a textbook for my research methods class as an undergraduate. Great introduction to research methods.

[Mills College Library]

303.37207 C4459 2016