Political Science Research Methods

By H.T. Reynolds, Janet Buttolph Johnson, H () T Reynolds, et al.

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1506307825
• ISBN13: 9781506307824
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great for Non-Math Brains

If math isn't your strong suit, and you're learning Research Methods/Statistics for Social Science/PoliSci/Public Administration, THIS book makes it about as easy as possible to understand what you're doing and why you're doing it. It does a good job of the "why" in addition to the "how". I am glad my professor chose this book for our MPA program's lower-level Research Methods class. An easy read, even if you have to read it twice to understand mathematical operations (as many of us social science folk do.) :-)

good condition and fast delivery

the book was in excellent condition ans had few marks and minor cover damage. i would definitely order from this seller again.

Good intro to methods

We used this book in my graduate research methods class. Many of the articles are well written and provide a good overview. It is a dry read though