Evaluating social science research stern paul c kalof linda 9780195079708 books amazonca. This volume offers students a basic introduction to assessing the meaning and validity of research in the social sciences and related fields the ability to read published research critically is essential and is different from the skills involved in undertaking research using statistical analysis. Evaluating social science research by paul c stern 1979 oxford university press edition in english. Evaluating social science research 2nd edition by stern paul c kalof linda 1996 paperback books amazonca. Evaluating social science research an overview social science research involves investigating all aspects of human activity and interactivity considering traditional academic disciplines psychology tends to investigate the behaviour of individuals while sociology examines groups and their characteristics