In this update of the 2004 edition, Wysocki (U. of Nebraska at Kearney) introduces undergraduates to research methods. The text, intended to be used alone or in tandem with Babbie's The Practice of Social Research (12th ed.) and The Basics of Social Research (4th ed.), presents the purpose, types, processes, and ethics of research. Excerpts from topical representative studies are included, e.g., one on the use of the Internet for opinion research. The text includes chapter review questions, suggested films on conducting research, and a glossary. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)