Empirical Political Analysis
Research Methods in Political Science
5th Edition
Published on 2. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-321-08614-3 (ISBN)
Description
This well-established research methods text has been thoroughly updated to reflect the new technologies involved in research, as well as the emerging interest in systematic qualitative techniques.
The strengths of the previous editions are continued in the new edition including a logical organization, accessible writing, and clarity of presentation.
The strengths of the previous editions are continued in the new edition including a logical organization, accessible writing, and clarity of presentation.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-08614-3 (9780321086143)
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Jarol B. Manheim | Richard C. Rich | Lars Willnat
Empirical Political Analysis
Research Methods in Political Science
Book
08/2005
6th Edition
Routledge
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Jarol B. Manheim | Richard C. Rich
Empirical Political Analysis
Research Methods in Political Science
Book
12/1994
4th Edition
Routledge
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Content
Introduction.
1. The Research Process.
I. PREPARING TO DO RESEARCH.
2. Theory Building: Concepts & Hypotheses in Political Research.
3. Setting the Foundation: Techniques of Systematic Bibliographic Research.
4. From Abstract to Concrete: Operationalization & Measurement.
5. Working from a Plan: Considerations in Research Design.
6. Who, What, Where: The Problem of Sampling.
II. DATA-GATHERING TECHNIQUES.
7. Survey Research.
8. Scaling Techniques.
9. Content Analysis.
10. Sources and Applications of Aggregate Data.
11. Crossing Borders: The Practice of Comparative Research.
III. QUANTITATIVE DATA.
12. Data Preparation and Data Processing.
13. Describing the Data: The Construction of Tables, Charts, & Diagrams.
14. Statistics I: Summarizing Distribution on One Variable.
15. Statistics II: Examining Relationships between Two Variables.
16. Statistics III: Examining Relationships among Several Variables.
17. Mathematical Modeling.
IV. QUALITATIVE METHODS.
18. Elite and Specialized Interviewing.
19. Direct Observation.
20. Focus Group Methodologies.
V. CONCLUSION.
21. Writing (or Reading) the Research Report.
22. Overview.
Appendix A: Statistical Tables.
Appendix B: Ethical Considerations in Empirical Research.
Glossary.
1. The Research Process.
I. PREPARING TO DO RESEARCH.
2. Theory Building: Concepts & Hypotheses in Political Research.
3. Setting the Foundation: Techniques of Systematic Bibliographic Research.
4. From Abstract to Concrete: Operationalization & Measurement.
5. Working from a Plan: Considerations in Research Design.
6. Who, What, Where: The Problem of Sampling.
II. DATA-GATHERING TECHNIQUES.
7. Survey Research.
8. Scaling Techniques.
9. Content Analysis.
10. Sources and Applications of Aggregate Data.
11. Crossing Borders: The Practice of Comparative Research.
III. QUANTITATIVE DATA.
12. Data Preparation and Data Processing.
13. Describing the Data: The Construction of Tables, Charts, & Diagrams.
14. Statistics I: Summarizing Distribution on One Variable.
15. Statistics II: Examining Relationships between Two Variables.
16. Statistics III: Examining Relationships among Several Variables.
17. Mathematical Modeling.
IV. QUALITATIVE METHODS.
18. Elite and Specialized Interviewing.
19. Direct Observation.
20. Focus Group Methodologies.
V. CONCLUSION.
21. Writing (or Reading) the Research Report.
22. Overview.
Appendix A: Statistical Tables.
Appendix B: Ethical Considerations in Empirical Research.
Glossary.