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.New to this edition:
- Streamlined content that delivers greater clarity of concepts and a tighter focus on what matters most
- Learning objectives encourage close, focused reading and measurable takeaways
- New and updated examples of research serve as touchstones throughout the book and demonstrate a greater variety of data collection methods:
- Greater emphasis on how particular research methods are used by undergraduate students
- Expanded coverage of the role of the Internet in research and analysis
- A brand new annotated research article in Chapter 15
- ISBN10 1506307825
- ISBN13 9781506307824
- Publish Date 10 November 2015 (first published 20 December 2007)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 June 2019
- Publish Country US
- Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
- Imprint CQ Press
- Edition 8th Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 656
- Language English