Political science research methods / Janet Buttolph Johnson, University of Delaware, H.T. Reynolds, University of Delaware, Jason D. Mycoff, University of Delaware.
Previous edition: 2016. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- The empirical approach to political science -- Beginning the research process : identifying a research topic, developing research questions, and reviewing the literature -- The building blocks of social scientific research : hypotheses, concepts, variables, and measurement -- Sampling -- Research design : establishing causation -- Qualitative research : case study designs -- Making empirical observations : qualitative analysis -- Quantitative research designs -- Quantitative methods -- Making sense of data : first steps -- Testing relationships -- Analyzing relationships for categorical data -- Regression -- The research report : an annotated example -- Appendixes -- Glossary.
Summary:
"Political Science Research Methods helps students to understand the logic behind research design by guiding them through a step-by-step process that explains when and why a researcher would pursue different kinds of methods. The highly anticipated Ninth Edition of this trusted resource provides more international examples, an increased focus on the role ethics play in the research process, increased attention to qualitative research methods, and expanded coverage on the role of the internet in research and analysis."-- Provided by publisher.
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