Pdf on jan 1 2000 neuman w lawrence published social research methods qualitative and quantitative approaches find read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Sible leaders consistently turn to the methodsprin ciples and findings of social research when they want to learn more or make important decisions this text considers both the methodology and methods of social science research the terms may seem to be synonyms but methodology is broader and envelops methods methodology means under. Social research methods qualitative and quantitative approaches responsibility w lawrence neuman edition 6th ed imprint this highly regarded text presents a comprehensive and balanced introduction to both qualitative and quantitative approaches to social research emphasizing the benefits of combining various approaches . At last a social research methods text for students and future researchers who will need to use both words and numbers in their research using actual examples from psychology sociology anthropology health and education the book provides readers with both a conceptual understanding of each technique as well as showing them how to use the technique