LibGuides: Sociology Research Guide: Research Methods

Research Methods

Depending upon the nature of your research project, you may find the resources below helpful in selecting and implementing appropriate research methods. For scholarly articles on Sociology topics, please visit this guide's Articles and Databases page.

Survey Research Design and Presentation
A collection of resources to help you through the process of creating and implementing surveys, as well as analyzing the data collected.

Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods by Steven J. Taylor; Robert Bogdan; Marjorie L. DeVault
ISBN: 9781118767306

Publication Date: 2015-09-03

A practical, comprehensive guide to the collection and presentation of qualitative data.
Doing Qualitative Research in Education Settings by J Amos Hatch
ISBN: 9781438494623

Publication Date: 2023

A clearly written guide for students and experienced scholars to help with the planning, implementation, and write up of qualitative research projects.
Research Methods by Michael Hammond; Jerry Wellington
ISBN: 9780429603402

Publication Date: 2020-09-28

This book provides an overview of ninety key concepts for those conducting research in the social sciences. It covers theories of knowledge, methodologies and methods. Each entry offers a definition of a concept, shows how researchers have used that concept in their research and discusses difficulties that the concept presents.