With real world examples and an emphasis on ethics throughout AN INVITATION TO SOCIAL RESEARCH HOW IT S DONE Fifth Edition combines balanced coverage of quantitative and qualitative methods of social research with a unique behind the scenes approach Built on focal research pieces and excerpts from real research projects chapters present the insights perspectives and challenges of actual researchers in the field The result is a comprehensive resource that guides you step by step through the many stages of social research from selecting a researchable question and designing a study to choosing the best method of data analysis for a particular study and prepares you for the ethical issues and problems you may face along the way Reflecting the latest practices from the field the Fifth Edition also integrates a greater emphasis on research focusing on evidence based programs and policy With real world examples and an emphasis on ethics throughout AN INVITATION TO SOCIAL RESEARCH HOW IT S DONE Fifth Edition combines balanced coverage of quantitative and qualitative methods of social research with a unique behind the scenes approach Built on focal research pieces and excerpts from real research ...projects chapters present the insights perspectives and challenges of actual researchers in the field The result is a comprehensive resource that guides you step by step through the many stages of social research from selecting a researchable question and designing a study to choosing the best method of data analysis for a particular study and prepares you for the ethical issues and problems you may face along the way Reflecting the latest practices from the field the Fifth Edition also integrates a greater emphasis on research focusing on evidence based programs and policy