Research Methods
Price: $35 for 6 months
Through 15 comprehensive modules, Research Methods guides students through experiment design, data collection, and analysis processes for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. This package saves instructors time with built-in gradable assignments while helping students master essential research skills and understand the rich history of sociological methodology.
Author: Neil Greene
ISBN: 979-8-89184-423-0
Price: $35 for 6 months
Master the tools of sociological inquiry with the Research Methods Engagement Package. From designing your first study to analyzing complex data, this interactive package guides you through qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches, empowering you to conduct meaningful research and understand how sociological knowledge is created.
Author: Neil Greene
ISBN: 979-8-89184-423-0
Master the Art and Science of Sociological Inquiry
The Research Methods Engagement Package is a comprehensive course companion covering topics taught in methodology courses. Through 15 modules, students explore experiment design, data collection, and analysis processes across qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods sociological research approaches. Beyond core methodology, this package enriches understanding with “History of Methodology” and “Writing a Research Paper” topics that contextualize research within sociological traditions.
Students gain hands-on experience with research processes while developing critical thinking about how sociological knowledge is produced and applied. The Research Methods Engagement Package can be used on its own as low-cost course material or paired with a textbook.
Table of Contents: Research Methods
- Topic 1: An Overview of Qualitative Methods
- Topic 2: Qualitative Research Design
- Topic 3: Qualitative Data Collection
- Topic 4: Qualitative Data Analysis
- Topic 5: An Overview of Quantitative Methods
- Topic 6: Quantitative Research Design
- Topic 7: Quantitative Data Collection
- Topic 8: Quantitative Data Analysis
- Topic 9: An Overview of Mixed Methods
- Topic 10: Mixed Methods Research Design
- Topic 11: Mixed Methods Data Collection
- Topic 12: Mixed Methods Data Analysis
- Topic 13: Turning Data into Theory
- Topic 14: History of Methodology
- Topic 15: Writing a Research Paper
Engage Every Learner with Multimodal, Accessible Materials
Each Engagement Package delivers sociology through multiple formats to support diverse learning styles and accessibility needs. Students explore concepts through interactive text, visual materials, audio components, and hands-on activities — all designed to be fully accessible across devices and learning differences.
The Student Experience
- Interactive Learning: Points to Ponder and Connecting Theory Overviews that connect abstract concepts to real-world situations
- Multimodal Content: Text, visuals, audio, and interactive elements that accommodate different learning preferences
- Current Connections: Topic-based In the News Blog posts provide relevant and timely sociological connections
- Enhanced Understanding: Expanded Key Terms and Supplementary Readings and Videos provide comprehensive definitions and deeper exploration
The Instructor Experience
- Diverse Assessment Options: Writing Assignments, Application Assignments, Sociologist in the Spotlight Analysis, Blog About It Exercises, and Topic-based Quizzes
- Flexible Implementation: Use standalone or alongside existing textbooks
- Time-Saving Resources: Ready-to-use assignments and supplementary materials for immediate classroom integration
- Accessible Design: Materials optimized for digital accessibility and all learning modalities