Offering accessible examples showcasing how sociologists conduct research



Comprising 22 reading from both academic journals and books, this text presents the best examples of research methodology in contemporary and classic sociology. The editors organized the readings according to the logic of a research project. Beginning with the research question, to design, data collection and analysis, to application in the world. Each section contains an introduction, serving as a mini-textbook that guides students through the steps of their own research. Discussion questions after each section further compel students to think about the lessons they have learned.



Key Features





Real research selections show research in action that underscores the relevance for students
Completely intact articles emphasize how the research is part of the whole sociological enterprise
By focusing on sociology, the works strengthen the role of the methods course in the major



This book is intended as either a core book or a secondary text, primarily for use in research methods courses in sociology.



The accompanying student study site includes:



Additional in-depth discussion questions per chapter
A section of additional questions for further review
Additional Web links as helpful resources
Journal articles related to the readings in the book
An "In the News" section that has a "real world" link to topics in the book