Handbook of research design & social measurement

Introduction: Understanding basic, applied, and evaluation research.

Basic research design.

Applied and evaluation research.

Qualitative research.

Guides to methods and techniques of collecting data in library, field, and laboratory settings: social science data libraries and research centers.

Guide to statistical analysis of social science data.

Assessing social variables: scales and indexes.

Research proposal, funding, budgeting, reporting, and career planning.