Research Methods in Social Relations

This multi-disciplinary research methods text conveys the underlying logic that is common to all research design and analysis, as well as the practical aspects of conducting research. It emphasizes the importance of using multiple methods for the strongest causal inferences. Revised chapters include those on the theory of measurement, research design, the logic of sampling, observational and archival research, field research and participant observation, and evaluation and applied research.

Rick Hoyle received Ph.D in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is currently a Research Professor at Duke University for the department of Psychology. Rick's areas of research interest include the foundations of self-esteem, the role of personality in problem behavior, and strategic applications of structural equation modeling, and related techniques for the purpose of modeling complex processes that unfold over time.

MonicaHarris received her Ph.D. from Harvard University and went directly from Harvard to a faculty position at the University of Kentucky. Monica's research interests fall into three overlapping categories: interpersonal expectancy effects, meta-analysis and other methodological issues, and teasing and peer victimization.

Charles Judd received his Ph.D from Columbia University and is currently a professor at the University of Colorado-Boulder. His areas of research interest include social cognition and attitudes, and research methods and analysis.