198 Pages
by
Routledge
198 Pages
by
Routledge
198 Pages
by
Routledge
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Political Research: An Introduction has been designed to provide an excellent starting point for those new to the area of Research Methods. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and sets out the key issues involved in doing research in Politics. It guides students through a complex and often daunting subject by exploring the many concepts associated with the field, as well as offering... Read more
1. Introduction: Political research methods - what does this mean? Part 1: Quantitative research 2. Introducing quantitative research - how to interpret data sources 3. Using surveys in research 4. Analysing official data Part 2: Qualitative research 5. Introducing qualitative research - why and when numerical analysis is not enough 6. Using interviews in research - accessibility and interpretation 7. Evaluating existing research 8. Content analysis Part 3: Doing your own research 9. A guide to writing a dissertation in politics 10. Information sources
Biography
Lisa Harrison, Nicholas Startin
