# Research Methods for the Social Sciences

- By: William Pelz
- Publisher: Herkimer College
- Source: [LibreTexts](https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Introduction_to_Research_Methods/Research_Methods_for_the_Social_Sciences_(Pelz))
- Licence: CC BY
- Read at LibreTexts: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Introduction_to_Research_Methods/Research_Methods_for_the_Social_Sciences_(Pelz)
- PDF: https://downloads.libretexts.org/api/v1/download/socialsci-84769/pdf

This text will introduce you to the fascinating and important study of the methods of inquiry in the Social Sciences. You will learn both the logic behind – and the procedures for – a wide variety of research methods, including correlational and experimental designs. If you are the curious type, and if you like to think rationally, I believe you will enjoy this course.