Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills

Author:   Sandra Halperin (Professor of International Relations, emerita, Professor of International Relations, emerita) ,  Oliver Heath (Professor of Politics, Professor of Politics, Royal Holloway, University of London)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   4th Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780192846068


Pages:   608
Publication Date:   15 May 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills


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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

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Author:   Sandra Halperin (Professor of International Relations, emerita, Professor of International Relations, emerita) ,  Oliver Heath (Professor of Politics, Professor of Politics, Royal Holloway, University of London)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.50cm
Weight:   1.152kg
ISBN:  

9780192846068


ISBN 10:   019284606
Pages:   608
Publication Date:   15 May 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

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

Reviews

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 *


Author Information

Sandra Halperin, Professor of International Relations, emerita, Royal Holloway, University of London Oliver Heath, Professor of Politics, Royal Holloway, University of London

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