Methodological Thinking: Basic Principles of Social Research Design

Focused on the underlying logic behind social research, <strong>Methodological Thinking: Basic Principles of Social Research Design</strong> encourages readers to understand research methods as a way of thinking. The book provides a concise overview of the basic principles of social research, including the characteristics of research questions, the importance of literature reviews, variations in data generation techniques, and sampling. The <strong>Second Edition</strong> includes a revised chapter on research foundations, with focus on the philosophy of science and ethics; an emphasis on critical thinking; additional attention to evaluating research; and a new selection of briefer, multidisciplinary journal articles designed to be accessible to a wide variety of readers.