{"product_id":"social-research-methods-sociology-in-action-9781544373935","title":"Social Research Methods: Sociology in Action","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing a unique pedagogical framework, \u003cstrong\u003eSocial Research Methods: Sociology in Action\u003c\/strong\u003e provides all the elements required to create an active learning experience for this course. Modeled after the other volumes in SAGE′s \"Sociology in Action\" series, this innovative new text combines hands-on work, application, and learning-by-example. It features a diverse group of expert contributing authors who also practice active learning in their own classrooms.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Each chapter discusses one aspect of conducting quantitative or qualitative research and pairs that foundational coverage with carefully-developed learning activities and thought-provoking questions that prompt students to practice and apply their new research skills. The comprehensive Activity Guide that accompanies the text will help you carry out and assess the activities that best engage your students, fit the mode of instruction you choose, and meet your course goals.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  In the spirit of the \"Sociology in Action\" theme, the text concludes with two unique chapters on how social researchers interact with their surrounding communities and help bring about social change and social justice.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1. Making the Case for Sociological Knowledge - Kristin Kenneavy Chapter 2. Posing Questions, Crafting Explanations, and Communicating Results - Mellisa Holtzman Chapter 3. Characterizing the Dimensions of Social Research - Emily McKendry-Smith, Anne Kristen Hunter Chapter 4. Contemplating the Ethical Dilemmas of Social Research - Steve Gunkel Chapter 5. Selecting Observations - Jennifer A. Strangfeld  Chapter 6. Authenticating Concepts and Measures - Kimberly Tauches Chapter 7. Causality and the Role of Experimental Designs - R. Saylor Breckenridge Chapter 8. Surveying the Social Landscape - William Scarborough Chapter 9. Watching, Talking and Listening - Kathleen (Casey) Oberlin Chapter 10. Collecting What’s Already There: Content Analysis and some Related Methods - Edward L. Kain Chapter 11. Mixed Methods Research - Maura Kelly Chapter 12. Quantitative Analysis - Catherine E. Harnois Chapter 13. Coding Qualitative Data: Revealing Patterns in Words and Images - Krista McQueeney Chapter 14. Evaluation Research: Applying Data to Problems - Sara Haviland, Heather McKay Chapter 15. Telling the Story: Interacting with the Communities You Study - Heather Parrott Chapter 16. Changing the Game: Using Research to Promote Social Justice - Adam Saltsman","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041290912087,"sku":"9781544373935","price":161.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781544373935.jpg?v=1750949683","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/social-research-methods-sociology-in-action-9781544373935","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}