Research Methods in Social Relations

This book has been a classic in the field, due in part to the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI). Their involvement in this project has helped to bring prominent authors on board. Last published in 1991 this stellar text has been significantly revised by Dr. Charles Judd and by a new coauthor, prominent psychologist Rick Hoyle. Dr. Hoyle is well known in the research methods and statistics area, as well as being active in APA, APS, MPA, and many other professional organizations. He currently is a full professor and teaches at the University of Kentucky.

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Research Methods

By Steven D. Fought - September 17, 2010

This a very valuable book for graduate students involved in social research classes that should be better. What keeps it from being a better product is the lack of a tough editor to cut out the excess verbiage, which is easily a third of the work. The authors, meanwhile, would be well advised to stick to their knitting and avoid offering gratuitous editorial comments, such as their support for testing on animals. When you cut through all the brush, there are some important insights, but it's hard a mighty tough slog.

Two thumbs up

By Ross Cousens - June 14, 2009

Just wanted to say that this was an excellent and superbly crafted textbook.

Well structured and accessible, it successfully tackles the broad discipline of research methods in social relations with plenty of real-world examples to aid and supplement interpretation of the concepts presented.

An excellent learning tool

By Carrie Stawski - November 2, 2006

This text covers the material in a logical and well organized manner. It is an excellent way to learn about research methods or to review. clear definitions are given for each concept and review questions allow the reader to test knowledge of what they have read after each section and also at the end of each chapter. The examples of research studies brings this book to life and illustrates the concepts as you learn them.