Basics of Social Research, Enhanced Edition, Loose-Leaf Version

This thorough revision of Babbie's standard-setting text presents a succinct, straightforward introduction to the field of research methods as practiced by social scientists. Contemporary examples, such as terrorism, Alzheimer's disease, anti-gay prejudice and education, and the legalization of marijuana, introduce you to the "e;how-tos"e; and "e;whys"e; of social research methods. With new data, ...