Political Science Research In Practice

Author : Akan Malici,Elizabeth S. Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351401890

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Political Science Research in Practice by Akan Malici,Elizabeth S. Smith Pdf

Nothing rings truer to those teaching political science research methods: students hate taking this course. Tackle the challenge and turn the standard research methods teaching model on its head with Political Science Research in Practice. Akan Malici and Elizabeth S. Smith engage students first with pressing political questions and then demonstrate how a researcher has gone about answering them, walking them through real political science research that contributors have conducted. Through the exemplary use of a comparative case study, field research, interviews, textual and interpretive research, statistical research, survey research, public policy and program evaluation, content analysis, and field experiments, each chapter introduces students to a method of empirical inquiry through a specific topic that will spark their interest and curiosity. Each chapter shows the process of developing a research question, how and why a particular method was used, and the rewards and challenges discovered along the way. Students can better appreciate why we need a science of politics—why methods matter—with these first-hand, issue-based discussions. The second edition now includes: Two completely new chapters on field experiments and a chapter on the textual/interpretative method. New topics, ranging from the Arab Spring to political torture to politically sensitive research in China to social networking and voter turnout. Revised and updated "Exercises and Discussion Questions" sections. Revised and updated "Interested to Know More" and "Recommended Resources" sections.

Author : T. Gschwend,F. Schimmelfennig
Publisher : Springer
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230598881

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Research Design in Political Science by T. Gschwend,F. Schimmelfennig Pdf

When embarking on a new research project students face the same core research design issues. This volume provides readers with practical guidelines for both qualitative and quantitative designs, discusses the typical trade-offs involved in choosing them and is rich in examples from actual research.

Author : Diana Kapiszewski,Lauren M. MacLean,Benjamin L. Read
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781107006034

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Field Research in Political Science by Diana Kapiszewski,Lauren M. MacLean,Benjamin L. Read Pdf

This book explains how field research contributes value to political science by exploring scholars' experiences, detailing exemplary practices, and asserting key principles.

Author : Sandra Halperin,Oliver Heath
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04
Category : Political science
ISBN : 9780198820628

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Political Research by Sandra Halperin,Oliver Heath Pdf

Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills, the market leading textbook in political research methods, is essential reading for students taking a module in research methods as part of a politics or international relations degree. Its accessible, step-by-step approach covers the entire research methods process, equipping students with the necessary skills to successfully conduct their own independent study and research. With coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods, the book begins by guiding readers on how to come up with a research question, and leads the reader right through to writing up a final report. The book also includes chapters on theory, methodology, and the philosophy of social science, which are fully revised for the third edition to include up-to-date 'real world' examples, such as Gerber and Green's survey on political attitudes or Wantchekon's study on clientelism in Benin. These sections help students to understand essential debates around research methods, as well as sharing practical guidance. The easy to understand language and straightforward approach of Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills help students get to grips with particularly complex topics relating to epistemological, ontological and mythological research, and quantitative questions such as 'what is data?'. The third edition reflects key areas of development in the field, such as the increased importance of ethics, and changes in digital research. The book is also enhanced with a range of engaging learning features including chapter summaries, end-of-chapter conclusions and questions, and a guide to further reading, created to reinforce students' understanding of research methods and further explore specific approaches to research.

Author : Janet Buttolph Johnson,H. T. Reynolds,Jason D. Mycoff
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781506307817

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Political Science Research Methods by Janet Buttolph Johnson,H. T. Reynolds,Jason D. Mycoff Pdf

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.

Author : Paul Pennings,Hans Keman,Jan Kleinnijenhuis
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005-11-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781446226902

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Doing Research in Political Science by Paul Pennings,Hans Keman,Jan Kleinnijenhuis Pdf

This is an immensely helpful book for students starting their own research... an excellent introduction to the comparative method giving an authoritative overview over the research process - Klaus Armingeon, University of Bern Doing Research in Political Science is the book for mastering the comparative method in all the social sciences - Jan-Erik Lane, University of Geneva This book has established itself as a concise and well-readable text on comparative methods and statistics in political science I...strongly recommend it. - Dirk Berg-Schlosser, Philipps-University Marburg This thoroughly revised edition of the popular textbook offers an accessible but comprehensive introduction to comparative research methods and statistics for students of political science. Clearly organized around three parts, the text introduces the main theories and methodologies used in the discipline. Part 1 frames the comparative approach within the methodological framework of the political and social sciences. Part 2 introduces basic descriptive and inferential statistical methods as well as more advanced multivariate methods used in quantitative political analysis. Part 3 applies the methods and techniques of Parts 1 & 2 to research questions drawn from contemporary themes and issues in political science. Incorporating practice exercises, ideas for further reading and summary questions throughout, Doing Research in Political Science provides an invaluable step-by-step guide for students and researchers in political science, comparative politics and empirical political analysis.

Author : Jason D. Mycoff
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781544358185

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Working with Political Science Research Methods by Jason D. Mycoff Pdf

Practice makes perfect. This new, Fifth Edition of Working with Political Science Research Methods continues to support student learning by offering the perfect opportunity to practice each of the methods presented in the core text. Designed to be paired with the #em /em#olitical Science Research Methods 9th edition chapter-for-chapter, the workbook breaks out each aspect of the research process into manageable parts and features new exercises and updated data sets. More than half of the book′s exercises are new or updated and feature more international examples, greater focus on qualitative research methods, and directly correlates with the text′s more condensed layout. A solutions manual with answers to the workbook is available to adopters.

Author : Thomas Gschwend,Frank Schimmelfennig
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1010878340

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Research Design in Political Science by Thomas Gschwend,Frank Schimmelfennig Pdf

Author : Paul M. Kellstedt,Guy D. Whitten
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780521875172

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The Fundamentals of Political Science Research by Paul M. Kellstedt,Guy D. Whitten Pdf

This textbook introduces the scientific study of politics, supplying students with the basic tools to be critical consumers and producers of scholarly research.

Author : David A. Bositis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UCAL:B4964438

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Research Designs for Political Science by David A. Bositis Pdf

Research design in political science has become too technical, mechanical, and uninvolved, argues David A. Bositis as he explains the need for an alternative design regimen that provides the means for real engagement in empirical research. Bositis’ view offers a theoretical, imaginative, manipulative, and engaging alternative approach to political science research. His text is divided into three main parts. Part 1, "Epistemological Issues in the Design of Research," introduces the work’s themes and context. Included in this discussion are research design as persuasive strategy, a critique of survey research, and a theory of contrivance and demonstration in design. In part 2, "Contrivance and Demonstration in Practice," Bositis examines the practice of design in political science, first through a discussion of the history of experimentation and then through an examination of both an integrated design and participant observation approach. Part 3 "The Politics of Research Design," offers an analysis of the politics and ethics that inform design choices. An extensive bibliography of nearly 400 entries is one of the most complete listings of experiments in political science to be found anywhere.

Author : Janet Buttolph Johnson,H. T. Reynolds
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0872894940

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Working with Political Science Research Methods by Janet Buttolph Johnson,H. T. Reynolds Pdf

Increase the probability of success! Buy Political Science Research Methods, Sixth Edition and Working with Political Science Research Methods, Second Edition together and save. Specify ISBN 978-0-87289-772-4 when ordering. Does the “science” part of political science cause your students to break out in a cold sweat? This companion workbook gives students the perfect opportunity to practice each of the methods presented in the text. To maximize their ability to master each technique, the workbook is organized to parallel the text chapter for chapter, breaking out each aspect of the research process into manageable parts, and comes with updated data sets and primary documents. Given invaluable feedback from adopters, this second edition workbook has been restructured so that exercises more consistently increase in complexity and degree of difficulty, and fuller, more explicit directions accompany problems. A solutions manual with answers to the workbook and useful tips for instructors is available to adopters. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Author : Ruth Lane
Publisher : M.E. Sharpe
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1563249391

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Political Science in Theory and Practice by Ruth Lane Pdf

This text demonstrates that there is a politics model that unifies the discipline and structures its relationship to the other social sciences. It shows how this model underlies important works of applied research in all the main political science subfields.

Author : Paul M. Kellstedt,Guy D. Whitten
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781107621664

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The Fundamentals of Political Science Research by Paul M. Kellstedt,Guy D. Whitten Pdf

New edition providing an introduction to the scientific study of politics, refined discussions of concepts and a chapter on writing about an original research project.

Author : William J. Crotty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015021528917

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Political Science: The theory and practice of political science by William J. Crotty Pdf

In this volume, the study of legislatures has traditionally been a central preoccupation of political scientists. Legislatures provide good laboratories for testing theories and methodologies of significance in the discipline and, more broadly, for contributing to an understanding of how representative government works.

Author : Wyn Grant
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-06-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230365568

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Research Methods in Politics by Wyn Grant Pdf

The second edition of this popular text provides a comprehensive introduction to the main research methods employed in the study of politics and assessment of their strengths and limitations and of ethical issues in research. It has been revised and updated throughout, and a new chapter considers the relationship between research and policy.