Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices

An open Pressbooks textbook that surveys the social sciences as a coherent field, covering anthropology, sociology, political science, geography, and economics with applied case studies from contemporary global issues.

Zoe Staines, Gerhard Hoffstaedter, Ned Binnie

A practical research methods textbook walking through the full lifecycle of a study, from research questions and ethics to sampling, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and reporting. Loaded with examples and exercises from public safety and social services.

Valerie Sheppard

A guide to qualitative research designed for undergraduate and graduate students in the social sciences. Covers interviews, ethnography, focus groups, content analysis, coding, and writing up findings, with examples drawn from real fieldwork.

Allison Hurst