社會學方法論（SM）是唯一一本專門研究方法的期刊。它是社會科學方法論新進展的概要，有時也會引起爭議。貢獻來自不同的領域，并且有一些新的、有用的——有時令人驚訝的——關于各種方法論主題。這本雜志提供了一個論壇來討論支持社會學研究的哲學問題。

Sociological Methodology (SM) is the only ASA periodical publication devoted entirely to research methods. It is a compendium of new and sometimes controversial advances in social science methodology. Contributions come from diverse areas and have something new and useful--and sometimes surprising--to say about a wide range of methodological topics. The journal provides a forum for engaging the philosophical issues that underpin sociological research.SM is published annually as a hardbound book.