This thorough revision of Babbie's standard-setting book 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 make this Fourth Edition thoroughly
fascinating as it introduces you to the "how-tos" and "whys" of social research methods. The
book's new qualitative coverage combined with its already strong quantitative material makes this new edition Babbie's
best yet. Babbie, long respected in the field and renowned for his engaging and friendly writing style, gives you
the tools you need for understanding social research methods and for applying these concepts both inside and outside
the classroom+as a researcher and as a consumer of research. With a strong emphasis on ethics and additional qualitative
material, this Fourth Edition is authoritative yet student-friendly . . . and engaging enough to help you connect
the dots between the world of social research and the real world.