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Research Methods in the Social Sciences -5th Edition This edition provides a comprehensive, non-technical introduction to the principal research methods employed in social sciences. It offers carefully integrated treatment of its components-research theory, design,data collection and data analysis-and explores the progression from the conceptual and theoritical building blocks of the research process to data analysis and computer applications. Throughout the text, the authors draw on examples from both classic social science research studies and current social issues to provide students with an historical basis for appreciating how social science research applies to today's concerns. This edition has been thoroughly revised to include examples of current research on contemporary social science issues, new computer exercises on data processing and analysis, an appendix on writing research reports, and a fully updated appendix on SPSS with coverage of SP55/PCx and SPSS for windows.