Social Science Research

* This new edition gives students valuable practice in reading and evaluating research. All major methods of research are illustrated, including qualitative research, content/document analysis, survey research, observational research, experimental research, and program evaluation. * The articles deal with contemporary topics that will hold your students' attention. * The lines in each article are sequentially numbered. This allows easy reference to specific parts of the articles during classroom discussions. * Factual Questions at the end of each article encourage students to read for methodological and substantive points. * The Answer Key provides answers to the Factual Questions. The line numbers where the answers can be found are included, making the key easy to use. * The Questions for Discussion at the end of each article address broad issues of research design and overall research quality. * Ideal for homework assignments followed by classroom discussions at the next class meeting.