Download or read book Social Science Methods in the Legal Process written by Noreen L. Channels and published by Government Institutes. This book was released on 1985 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is the first to provide a systematic introduction to the methods of social science for the legal professions and decision-makers in public policy fields. Designed as both a text and a convenient reference, the book provides an understanding of all the elements in the research process and acquaints the reader with the choices that are available in designing and conducting research. A particularly useful feature is each chapter's examination of research cited in specific court or public policy decisions, together with discussion of possible legal applications of various research approaches.