The most accessible and practical guide to research methods written especially for politics and international relations students.
Key features
- Discusses step-by-step how to conduct research to support students through the entire research process
- Broad coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods makes it relevant to any research project
- Discussion of key debates of theory, methodology, and the philosophy of social science to broaden students' knowledge of research methods
- Includes a range of learning features such as chapter summaries and test questions to re-enforce students' understanding of research methods
- Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support
New to this Edition
- New content on mixed methods in Chapter 6 to highlight the advantages of using different methods or approaches as part of the same study.
- Additional coverage of recent debates and concerns about transparency in research and 'open science', digital data, and analysing social media content.
- Updated examples throughout to cover topical issues in political research, such as the rise of far-right movements and parties, issues relating to immigration and refugees, and the intergenerational transmission of political preferences.
- Now available as an enhanced ebook, featuring video reflections from recent graduates who share their experience of conducting independent research, self-test questions, and flashcard glossaries.
Digital formats and resources
Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and it is supported by online resources.
The following additional resources are available to students:
- Other Students Say videos, where graduate students in Politics and International Relations share their experience conducting research
- Self-test questions at the end of each chapter section allow students to check and consolidate their knowledge
- Flashcard glossaries improve understanding of content
- Example datasets to prompt active engagement and hands-on experience
Adopting lecturers will have access to the following teaching support resources:
- Seminar questions and activities
- Tutorials for data analysis software
- Test bank of questions
- PowerPoint slides
Rezensionen / Stimmen
A comprehensive introductory guide that provides students with theoretical knowledge on the principles of research design and methods alongside significant practical tips to get them started. * Dr Adrian Millican, Durham University *
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Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Editions-Typ
Maße
Höhe: 244 mm
Breite: 188 mm
Dicke: 26 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-19-284606-8 (9780192846068)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Sandra Halperin, Professor of International Relations, emerita, Royal Holloway, University of London
Oliver Heath, Professor of Politics, Royal Holloway, University of London
Autor*in
Professor of International Relations, emeritaProfessor of International Relations, emerita
Professor of PoliticsProfessor of Politics, Royal Holloway, University of London
1: Political Research
Part I: The Philosophy of Social Science Research
2: Forms of Knowledge in the Study of the Social World
3: Objectivity and Values
Part II: How to do Research: An Overview
4: Asking Questions: How to Find and Formulate Research Questions
5: Finding Answers: Theories and How to Apply Them
6: Research Design
7: What is Data?
Part III: How to do Research in Practice
8: Experimental Research
9: Comparative Research
10: Historical Research
11: Surveys
12: Interviewing and Focus Groups
13: Ethnography and Participant Observation
14: Textual Analysis
15: Quantitative Analysis: Description and Inference
16: Patterns of Association: Bivariate Analysis
17: A Guide to Multivariate Analysis
