Methodology Of Sociological Research

Contents: Preface. 2. Scientific study of social phenomenon. 2. Methods of sociological research. 3. Normative survey research. 4. Individuality and social adjustment. 5. Respecification of research. 6. Emile Durkheim and sociological method. 7. Historical and philosophical research. 8. Experimental research. . Design of sociological research. 10. Interpretation of research. 11. Procedure of hypothesis testing. Index.

Research in social sciences, as in other fields is a search for knowledge. It provides assistance in making reasonable decisions. Acknowledge of the research process is essential both for these who take an active role in the conduct of research and for those who desire to keep abreast of the new knowledge being contributed by others through research. Like the reasoning of a detective, the work of a social scientist combines elementary logic and an elusive aha experience. The lessons in this book are lessons in logic because they can be taught and learned. The aim of the book is to have researchers become dell in exploring the problems of the social world so that they too can find solutions.