Preface PART ONE Foundations CHAPTER 1 Science and Research Alternatives to Social Research How Science Works Quantitative and Qualitative Social Research Steps in the Research Process Why Conduct Social Research? Conclusion CHAPTER 2 Dimensions of Research Dimensions of Research Conclusion CHAPTER 3 Theory and Research What Is Theory? Social Theory versus Ideology The Parts of Social Theory Aspects of Theory The Dynamic Duo Conclusion CHAPTER 4 The Meanings of Methodology The Three Approaches Positivist Social Science Interpretive Social Science Critical Social Science Feminist and Postmodern Research Conclusion CHAPTER 5 The Literature Review and Ethical Concerns The Literature Review Ethics in Social Research Conclusion PART TWO Planning and Preparation PART THREE Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis PART Four Qualitative Data Collection and nalysis PART FIVE Communication With Others Appendixes