Making Sense of the Social World: Methods of Investigation

by Daniel F. Chambliss, Russell K. Schutt

Making Sense of the Social World, fourth edition is an engaging introduction to social research for students who need to understand methodologies and results, but who may never conduct research themselves. It provides a balanced treatment of qualitative and quantitative methods, integrating substantive examples and research techniques throughout. It is written in a less formal style than many comparable texts, complete with practical examples drawn from everyday experience.

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

368 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 A lot of the questions at chapter ends had outdated SPSS steps, so students who aren't familiar with it will probably feel lost at times.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