Social Science Research : A Cross Section of Journal Articles for Discussion & Evaluation

This new edition illustrates all the major methods of research used in the social sciences with research articles on contemporary topics that will hold your students’ interest. The lines in each article are sequentially numbered for easy reference during classroom discussions.

• 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.