Principles of Sociological Research
Chapter 16 Further reading and weblinks

Robson, C. (1995) Real World Research, Blackwell, Oxford.
This book reveals the 'real' problems confronted when going into the field.

Kelle, U. (ed) (1995) Computer-Aided Qualitative Data Analysis: Theory, Methods and Practice, Sage, London.
This offers an excellent discussion of the strengths and pitfalls associated with new qualitative data analysis software packages. It provides a history of qualitative computing, and explores coding problems, testing hypotheses and other features of these programs in a concise and clear manner.

Sapsford, R. and Jupp, V. (1996) Data Collection and Analysis, Sage, London.
This examines a wide range of social research approaches in 12 chapters covering issues such as survey sampling, databases, documentary sources, statistical analysis and ethical issues in research.

Williams, M. and May, T. (1996) Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Research, Sage, London.
This is a good review of different perspectives in the philosophy of social science research and their relation to, and contrast with, natural science approaches and assumptions. Predictably, but usefully, it begins with a chapter on 'What is science?'. It has a number of case studies discussing the origins and development of various debates in social science, includes a valuable closing chapter on post-structuralism and postmodernism. It also has discussion questions and a glossary.