Research Methods in Politics

Name: Research Methods in Politics
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ISBN: 9781412935517

ISBN-10: 1412935512

ISBN-13: 9781412935517

Edition: 2008

Authors: Roger Pierce

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Research Methods in Politics is an accessible and student-friendly guide to the use of qualitative and quantitative methods in researching politics. This clearly written book is ideal for use on introductory methods courses and its helpful structure also makes it a useful guide for readers who are doing their own research project. Roger Pierce covers every angle in his overview of contemporary approaches to political research: Part I: Introduction gives a solid overview of the philosophy and principles of research. Part II: Methodologies presents qualitative and quantitative research methods, introduces research design and offers a critical review of selected methods. Part III:…

Book details

List price: $86.00
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
Publication date: 4/28/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 7.30" wide x 9.10" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English




Introduction


Introduction


Power in Research, Ethics, Data Protection and Bias


The Philosophy and Principles of Research



Methodologies


Qualitative versus Quantitative Methods


A Relevant Argument?


Collecting Data Sets


Case Studies, Experimental, Comparative, Longitudinal and Action Research Models



Collecting Information


Critically Evaluating Published Research


Evaluating Information


Validity, Reliability, Accuracy, Triangulation


Completing a Literature Review


Accessing Published Information


Asking Questions


Effective Elite Interviews, Vignettes, Projective Questions and Focus Groups


Questionnaire Surveys


Observation



Data Analysis


Analyzing Research Data


The Process



Quantitative Analysis


Calculating and Interpretating Descriptive Statistics


Using and Understanding Inferential Statistics


Testing for Association


Applying Factor Analysis and Other Advanced Techniques



Qualitative Analysis


Analyzing Qualitative Information


Classifying, Coding and Interpreting Information


Using Content Analysis


Understanding and Adopting Discourse and Narrative Analysis



Communicating Research


Writing Up