The bestselling Making Sense of the Social World: Methods of Investigation introduces social science research methods through interesting examples drawn from formal social science investigations as well as everyday experiences. The many updates to this Seventh Edition include contemporary examples from academic literature and news media, new ethics guidance, and current statistical data.

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