Preparing students to do research and understand what research can do. Basics of Social Research helps students understand what research can and cannot do, become better consumers of research, and learn why properly conducted research is important. This text teaches students to be better consumers of research results and understand how the research enterprise works, preparing them to conduct small research projects. Upon completing this text, students will gain an awareness of the capabilities and restrictions of research, and learn why properly conducted research is important. Using clear, accessible language and examples from real research, this text discusses both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research, emphasizing the benefits of combining various approaches. The full text downloaded to your computer With e Books you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends e Books are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the i Pad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you’ll gain instant access to this e Book. Time limit The e Books products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.