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Research Methods in Politics

Author : Peter Burnham

Publisher : Macmillan Children's Books

Page : 308 pages

File Size : 48,56 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 9780333962534

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Book Description

This major new text provides a comprehensive introduction to the main research methods employed in the study of politics, an assessment of their strengths and limitations, and an account of their relationship to the evolution of the discipline of political science. Illustrated throughout with boxed examples of real political research, the book ranges widely from substantial coverage of statistical methods to the use of archives, interviews, discourse analysis and the internet.Two concluding chapters cover ethical issues and the relationship between theories and methods with a special emphasis on combining traditions and approaches.



The SAGE Handbook of Research Methods in Political Science and International Relations

Author : Luigi Curini

Publisher : SAGE

Page : 1941 pages

File Size : 46,6 MB

Release : 2020-04-09

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1526486393

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The SAGE Handbook of Research Methods in Political Science and International Relations offers a comprehensive overview of research processes in social science — from the ideation and design of research projects, through the construction of theoretical arguments, to conceptualization, measurement, & data collection, and quantitative & qualitative empirical analysis — exposited through 65 major new contributions from leading international methodologists. Each chapter surveys, builds upon, and extends the modern state of the art in its area. Following through its six-part organization, undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and practicing academics will be guided through the design, methods, and analysis of issues in Political Science and International Relations: Part One: Formulating Good Research Questions & Designing Good Research Projects Part Two: Methods of Theoretical Argumentation Part Three: Conceptualization & Measurement Part Four: Large-Scale Data Collection & Representation Methods Part Five: Quantitative-Empirical Methods Part Six: Qualitative & "Mixed" Methods



Research Methods in Politics

Author : Roger Pierce

Publisher : SAGE

Page : 354 pages

File Size : 42,91 MB

Release : 2008-04-09

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1446204669

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Book Description

Packed with features to promote learning this text is ideal for use on an introductory methods course or for readers carrying out their own research project. It presents: - an overview of the philosophy and principles of research - qualitative and quantitative research methods and research design - a critical review of selected methods - methods of gathering information, such as interviews and focus groups, and discusses issues associated with ensuring quality of information - appropriate methods for analysing and interpreting data, and covers the process of communicating research. The inclusion of chapter objectives, regular summaries, questions for discussion and tasks and assignments, makes this the must-have text for researching politics.



Research Methods in Politics and International Relations

Author : Christopher Lamont

Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 19,36 MB

Release : 2020-05-18

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 9781526419071

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This is the perfect guide to conducting a research project in Politics and International Relations. From formulating a research question and conducting a literature review to writing up and disseminating your work, this book guides you through the research process from start to finish. The book: - Is focused specifically on research methods in Politics and IR - Introduces the central methodological debates in a clear, accessible style - Considers the key questions of ethics and research design - Covers both qualitative and quantitative approaches - Shows you how to choose and implement the right methods in your own project The book features two example research projects – one from Politics, one from International Relations– that appear periodically throughout the book to show you how real research looks at each stage of the process. Packed full of engaging examples, it provides you with all you need to know to coordinate your own research project in Politics and International Relations.



Political Science Research Methods

Author : Janet Buttolph Johnson

Publisher : CQ Press

Page : 657 pages

File Size : 41,47 MB

Release : 2015-08-24

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1506307817

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Book Description

Understand the “how” and the “why” behind research in political science. Step by step, Political Science Research Methods walks students through the logic of research design, carefully explaining how researchers choose which method to employ. The Eighth Edition of this trusted resource offers a greater emphasis on the ways in which particular methods are used by undergraduates, expanded coverage of the role of the Internet in research and analysis, and more international examples. Practice makes perfect. In the new fourth edition of the accompanying workbook, Working with Political Science Research Methods, students are given the perfect opportunity to practice each of the methods presented in the core text. This helpful supplement breaks each aspect of the research process into manageable parts and features new exercises and updated data sets. A solutions manual with answers to the workbook is available to adopters.



Political Research

Author : Sandra Halperin

Publisher :

Page : 529 pages

File Size : 37,19 MB

Release : 2020

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 0198820623

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The most accessible and practical guide to research methods written especially for politics and international relations students.



Research Methods in Politics and International Relations

Author : Christopher Lamont

Publisher : SAGE

Page : 313 pages

File Size : 50,85 MB

Release : 2020-02-24

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1529721938

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Book Description

This is the perfect guide to conducting a research project in politics and international relations. From formulating a research question and conducting a literature review to writing up and disseminating your work, this book guides you through the research process from start to finish. The book: - Is focused specifically on research methods in politics and IR - Introduces the central methodological debates in a clear, accessible style - Considers the key questions of ethics and research design - Covers both qualitative and quantitative approaches - Shows you how to choose and implement the right methods in your own project The book features two example research projects – one from politics, one from IR – that appear periodically throughout the book to show you how real research looks at each stage of the process. Packed full of engaging examples, it provides you with all you need to know to coordinate your own research project in politics and international relations.



Research Methods in Politics

Author : Roger Pierce

Publisher : SAGE

Page : 391 pages

File Size : 18,15 MB

Release : 2008-04-09

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1446244822

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Book Description

Packed with features to promote learning this text is ideal for use on an introductory methods course or for readers carrying out their own research project. It presents: - an overview of the philosophy and principles of research - qualitative and quantitative research methods and research design - a critical review of selected methods - methods of gathering information, such as interviews and focus groups, and discusses issues associated with ensuring quality of information - appropriate methods for analysing and interpreting data, and covers the process of communicating research. The inclusion of chapter objectives, regular summaries, questions for discussion and tasks and assignments, makes this the must-have text for researching politics.



Research Methods for Political Science

Author : David E. McNabb

Publisher : M.E. Sharpe

Page : 450 pages

File Size : 45,91 MB

Release :

Category :

ISBN : 0765628805

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Book Description

This comprehensive text is designed to help political science students learn what to research, why to research, and how to research. It integrates both the quantitative and qualitative approaches to research, including the most detailed coverage of qualitative methods currently available. The book provides specific instructions in the use of available statistical software programs such as Excel and SPSS. It covers such important topics as research design, specifying research problems, designing questionnaires and writing questions, designing and carrying out qualitative research, and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative research data. Copiously illustrated and thoroughly classroom tested, the book presents statistical methods in a conversational tone to help students surmount "math phobia."



Research Methods in Politics

Author : Peter Burnham

Publisher : Red Globe Press

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 11,27 MB

Release : 2008-06-17

Category : Political Science

ISBN :

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Book Description

A very wide-ranging and international introduction to research methods in political science.