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.ISBN-100198820623ISBN-13978-0198820628
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How do I determine my research question? How do I answer my research question? What is data? How do I conduct research in an ethical way? Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to answer questions such as these. Using a step-by-step approach, the authors guide you through the process of asking and answering research questions, and the different methods used in political science. With coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods, the authors provide advice on how to be critical, rigorous and ethical when both evaluating research findings and conducting your own independent research. The book emphasises how research can impact our ability to answer important political questions, and helps you to learn how to formulate significant questions, make sense of conflicting arguments, and develop your research skills.Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills 3rd Edition is written by Sandra Halperin; Oliver Heath and published by OUP Oxford. ISBNs for Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills are 9780192552655, 0192552651 and the print ISBNs are 9780198820628, 0198820623. Additional ISBNs include 9780192552648.
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