Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction : social and historical context ; Theory construction and the scientific method / Norman A. Polansky -- The design of research / Samuel Finestone and Alfred J. Kahn -- Principles of measurement / Leonard S. Kogan -- Some principles and me thods of sampling / Margaret Yeakel and Grace Ganter -- Exploiting available information / Ann W. Shyne -- Collecting data by questionnaire and interview / Shirley Jenkins -- Observation of social interaction / Sidney Rosen and Norman A. Polansky -- Evaluation / Ruth E. Weber and Norman A. Polansky -- Statistical analysis of data / Roger R. Miller -- Applications of computer technology / William J. Reid -- Uses of research methods in interpersonal practice / Edwin J. Thomas -- Research reporting / Rachel Marks.