Books on Research Methodology
Research Methods in Politics by ISBN: 1283288761Publication Date: 2008-01-01Packed with features to promote learning this text is ideal for use on an introductory methods course or for readers carrying out their own research project. It presents: - an overview of the philosophy and principles of research - qualitative and quantitative research methods and research design - a critical review of selected methods - methods of gathering information, such as interviews and focus groups, and discusses issues associated with ensuring quality of information - appropriate methods for analysing and interpreting data, and covers the process of communicating research. The inclusion of chapter objectives, regular summaries, questions for discussion and tasks and assignments, makes this the must-have text for researching politics.
Key Databases
- Sage Research Methods Core Collection This link opens in a new windowSAGE Research Methods supports research at all levels by providing material to guide users through every step of the research process.
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Websites and other materials
- Political Science Research Methods 8th ed. websiteStudy materials for the book. Chapter summaries provide a good overview of /refresher for each topic. Also includes interactive quizzes, flashcards for all key terms, annotated web links for further exploration.
- Research Methods Knowledge Baseweb-based textbook that addresses all of the topics in a typical introductory undergraduate or graduate course in social research methods. It covers the entire research process including: formulating research questions; sampling (probability and nonprobability); measurement (surveys, scaling, qualitative, unobtrusive); research design (experimental and quasi-experimental); data analysis; and, writing the research paper.