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Political Science Research Methods
Ninth Edition
- Janet Buttolph Johnson - University of Delaware, USA
- H. T. Reynolds - University of Delaware, USA
- Jason D. Mycoff - University of Delaware, USA
July 2019 | 400 pages | CQ Press
“This is a solid text that walks students through the entire process of empirical, quantitative research methods in political science without being too math-heavy. Students will be able to read this book and come away with an increased understanding of how we use research methods in political science.”
—Amanda M. Rosen, Webster University
Understand the “how” and the “why” behind research in political science.
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.
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Working with Political Science Research Methods, Fifth Edition offers students multiple opportunities 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.
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Use bundle ISBN 978-1-5443-3157-7.
—Amanda M. Rosen, Webster University
Understand the “how” and the “why” behind research in political science.
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.
A Complete Teaching & Learning Package
SAGE coursepacks
FREE! Easily import our quality instructor and student resource content into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Learn more.
SAGE edge
FREE online resources for students that make learning easier. See how your students benefit.
Bundle with the accompanying workbook for only $15 more!
Working with Political Science Research Methods, Fifth Edition offers students multiple opportunities 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.
Your students save when you order the workbook bundled with the text.
Use bundle ISBN 978-1-5443-3157-7.
Tables, Figures, and Features
Preface
About the Authors
Chapter 1 • Introduction
Chapter 2 • The Empirical Approach to Political Science
Chapter 3 • Beginning the Research Process: Identifying a Research Topic, Developing Research Questions, and Reviewing the Literature
Chapter 4 • The Building Blocks of Social Scientific Research: Hypotheses, Concepts, Variables, and Measurement
Chapter 5 • Sampling
Chapter 6 • Research Design: Establishing Causation
Chapter 7 • Qualitative Research: Case Study Designs
Chapter 8 • Making Empirical Observations: Qualitative Analysis
Chapter 9 • Quantitative Research Designs
Chapter 10 • Quantitative Methods
Chapter 11 • Making Sense of Data: First Steps
Chapter 12 • Testing Relationships
Chapter 13 • Analyzing Relationships for Categorical Data
Chapter 14 • Regression
Chapter 15 • The Research Report: An Annotated Example
Appendixes
Glossary
Index
“I like the focus on empiricism and the attempt to illustrate numerous research puzzles throughout.”
North Carolina Central University
“A great overview of research methods written by and for political scientists.”
Wayne State University
“This textbook is an informative and broad first foray into political science research methods that is appropriate for any early undergraduate student.”
University of North Texas
“This is a solid text that walks students through the entire process of empirical quantitative research methods in political science without being too math-heavy. Students will be able to read this book and come away with an increased understanding of how we use research methods in political science.”
Webster University
Language is very simple and a good introductory book for junior class.
Political Science Dept, Purdue University
January 15, 2022
Compared to other introductory political science research methods books, I find this one to be very hands-on, easy to follow, and visually appealing. I am excited to use this textbook for the first time in the summer and will provide feedback to you all from my students about the textbook! Thank you!
Political Science Dept, Uni Of Minnesota-Twin Cities
March 5, 2020
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