This thorough revision of Babbie's\n standard-setting text presents a succinct, straightforward introduction to\n the field of research methods as practiced by social scientists. Contemporary\n examples, such as terrorism, Alzheimer's disease, anti-gay prejudice and\n education, and the legalization of marijuana, introduce you to the\n "how-tos" and "whys" of social research methods. With new\n data, new coverage of online research and other timely topics, and Learning\n Objectives for each chapter that help you focus on important concepts, this\n edition continues to be authoritative yet student-friendly and engaging as it\n helps you connect the dots between the world of social research and the real\n world. \n