Methods of Research on Human Development and Families

KEY FEATURES:

• Adapted from the author team’s previous SAGE text, Methods of Family Research, this new book includes applications and examples from both family science and human development.
• The text is written with a student-friendly, conversational narrative that allows students to grasp and understand the often daunting concepts of the research process.
• Three fundamental aspects of pedagogy introduce students to the world of research and include:
  • a helpful glossary that also serves as an index;
  • supportive suggested readings that build on discussed content; and
  • carefully curated exercises designed to enhance students’ skills.
• The authors guide readers through six steps of the research process: exploration, description, explanation, prediction, interventions, and evaluation.