Research Methods for the Social Sciences: An Introduction

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 handbook covering principles, methods, and ethics for doctoral and postgraduate students in social science, business, and education. Walks through the full research cycle from theory building to data analysis with worked examples and clear methodology.

Anol Bhattacherjee

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