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Studying the Role of Gender in the Federal Courts: A Research Guide

Molly Johnson
January 1, 1995

A research guide on how to do social science research, how to avoid the common pitfalls of analyzing data in a policy-charged environment, and how to work with social scientists who might provide assistance to courts. Although its emphasis is studying the role of gender, the guide will be helpful to those seeking a general introduction to social science methods used in related inquiries.