# Principles of Sociological Inquiry – Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

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- Publisher: LibreTexts
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This text also provides balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative approaches by integrating a variety of examples from recent and classic sociological research. The text challenges students to debate and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches. An important goal of this text is to introduce students to the core principles of social research in a way that is straightforward and engaging.