Praise for earlier editions of Surveys in Social Research‘This excellent book presents a lucid and comprehensive overview of all the contemporary issues in the development of surveys in social research ... The resources make this book valuable for novices but also a great addition to the library of more experienced researchers.’ —Journal of Family Studies‘De Vaus helps to demystify survey research by breaking down the process into manageable components. This is perhaps the greatest strength – he encourages the reader to tackle and understand "statistical research" rather than shy away.’ —Social Security Journal‘... one of the most comprehensive and accessible texts on survey research available.’ —The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Sociology‘By concentrating on one method and providing a sound working knowledge of how to do good surveys, de Vaus indeed achieves a distinctive balance ...’ —Canadian Journal of Sociology