Research Methods in Political Science: An Introduction Using Microcase

by Michael Corbett and Michael K. Le Roy

Book Overview

Gives political science students hands-on experience in research methods-without the headaches. This book and software package walks students through the entire research process. The first half of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0534549233
• ISBN13: 9780534549237
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Length: 280 Pages

Customer Reviews

A top notch introduction to social science research methods

I can't improve on Dr. Charlie Leonard's review so let me simply ratify his well chosen words. Le Roy and Corbett put the student in the driver's seat with powerful but easy-to-use software, an excellent assortment of data sets, and for the most part well crafted assignments that nicely complement the research design topics discussed in their textbook.

Understanding the "Science" in Political Science

Microcase's workbook explains, in simple terms, how political scientists use statistics and the scientific method to explain political and social phenomena. The workbook in itself is a terrific accomplishment. The hands-on exercises, however, are what really bring the concepts home to the reader/student. Using real social and political data, Microcase leads the user through real statistical explorations. It's a great tool for teaching, makes a good independent-study course, and would be an excellent way to learn a little about the "science" in poli sci on one's own.