“The main strength of this text is coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methodology from a broad range of fields. The examples are often my students’ favorite th... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Erica B. Gibson, University of South Carolina

“Bernard does an excellent job of not only showing how to practice research, but also provides a detailed discussion of broader historical and philosophical contexts that... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Julian Kilker, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

“The book includes a thorough presentation of quantitative and qualitative methods, including formulas and statistics for quantitative methods. Bernard is one of very few... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Monika Ardelt, University of Florida

“The depth of detailed descriptions (foundations of social research; interviewing, participant observation, field notes, and data analysis) go beyond other texts that I’m... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Benedict J. Colombi, University of Arizona

'There is considerable detail on the history and philosophical foundations of social and behavioural research, ranging from the ‘what’ to the ‘how-to’ of social research.... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Maryam Nazari & G.E. Gorman, University of Tehran & Asia-New Zealand Informatics Associates

Great sourcebook for social research methods Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Bahadir Namdar, Primary Education/ Science Education Program, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University

I like the completeness of the text and I had very good luck teaching one of Bernard's anthropology research texts in a graduate course. However, this was not the appropr... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Carylanna Taylor, Interdisciplinary Studies, Ny Institute Of Tech-Manhattan

Gives best description of data collection methods.Nice visual appealBalances quantitative and qualitative methods Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Catherine Harrington, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University

Selected in error. I am still waiting to receive this review copy. I begin teaching next month! Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Jean Bronk, Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, St Mary's University - Twin Cities

This has much of the information I will use with the EdD class. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Jean Bronk, Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, St Mary's University - Twin Cities

This text is good for students that will be designing their own research using quantitative, qualititative, or a mixed model. Emphasis is appropriate for understanding va... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Jean Bronk, Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs, St Mary's University - Twin Cities

Great overall book for intro research methods course for my grad students. Lots of good description and thought-provoking questions. Good resource for researchers to have... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Karen Cannon, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

This is an excellent work - accessible, comprehensive and interesting. I am recommending this as the textbook that all students *should* buy as they prepare for Masters-l... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Peter Kevern, Faculty of Health and Sciences, Staffordshire University

This book provides an excellent and practical introduction to the undergraduate reader. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Robert Mooney, Applied Research Centre, University College Dublin

This book is wonderful! I am recommending it to all of my doctoral students. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Shirley Mills, Dept of Educational Leadership, University of Texas - Pan American

Am teaching research methods this spring but book already chosen for course. Will consider for next time. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Dr Stephen Thompson, Social Science , National-Louis University

A clearly-written, concise book which I will recommend to my undergraduates. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Miss Christine Hatcher, Health, Care and Early Years, Yeovil College

Very good book. Covers all aspects of research in great detail. Using for level 3, 4 & 5 Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Miss Tammy Milner, Social Science, East Riding College

comprehensive coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research methods Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Alexander Trupp, Department of Geography, University of Vienna

This is a excellent text. It provides the reader/student with a thorough background to the development of science and the various methods and skill sets available to the ... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Andrew Hicks, Faculty of Social Sciences/Department of Sociology, University of Guyana

Well written introduction. Very basic, which is both the primary strengths of the book and the primary weakness (to the skilled reader). Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Christian Lystbaek, Institute of Business and Technology, Aarhus University

A thorough and very readable text. Just what I was looking for. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Donald Kelly, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, Arizona State University - Tempe

The writing style is quite difficult to grasp for first year (non-native English speaking) undergraduate students.The book contains a great bundle of knowledge in both qu... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Peter Ruijten, Human Technology Interaction, Eindhoven University of Technology

This text was extremely useful in providing a single source of information for first-time research students trying to understanding the structure of qualitative methods a... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Scott Ellis, School of Health and Bioscience, University of East London

Very useful for our Dissertation students. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr Timothy Brown, Business School, Chester University

The text I am currently using covers some very critical chapters for my students in a little more detail. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mr William Pruitt, Educational Admin Dept, South Carolina State University

This book is the ‘bible’ of the social research methods containing over 600 pages of both qualitative and quantitative research methods from across a range of disciplines... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Paivi Valtonen, Education , Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education

An easy read, packed with a great deal of information. A great introduction to research methods with a useful 'further reading' list at the end of each chapter. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Mrs Sunray Heap, General Education , Cardiff and Vale College

Did not suit our needs. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Eileen Phillips, Behavioral Science & Community Health, University of Florida

Whether researchers are focussing on qualitative or quantitave research methods, this book has provided a good material for students of social sciences undertaking social... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Emma Etuk, Sch of Community & Health Sciences, City University

Useful reading for students at all levels and is on my supplemental list. Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Ikedola Animashaun, Social Work Department, Brunel University

Good clear structure. Guides the reader to understand differences between qualitative and quantitative approaches to research and also considers mixed methods. The detail... Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Ms Michelle Evans, Faculty of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University

This book provides a good overview of both designs and assists students identifying the most suitable approach for their projects Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Professor Aletta Delport, Education , Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Good book. I liket it and I recommended a all my students Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Professor Alexandra Costa, Departamento organização e Gestão, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto

good book. easy to use and accessible to undergraduate students.good explanation of scientific methodology. excellent for consultation Press enter to read the full quote (will open a modal popup)

Professor Antonio Abrantes, CENTRO DE ESTUDOS EM SOCIOLOGIA DA UNIVERSIDADE NOVA DE LISBOA, CESNOVA