This updated edition takes students through the steps of selecting a
research topic to writing the final research report. Balanced coverage
of quantitative and qualitative methods makes this book appropriate for
use by all students. New to this edition: A new chapter has been added
to introduce citing references using ASA and APA styles. In addition,
three new chapters are now included to give additional guidance to
students planning to do survey research. Supplemental Learning Resources
have also been added to help students achieve mastery in their study of
research methods for the social and behavioral sciences.