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Political Research

An Introduction

Political Research

An Introduction

ByLisa Harrison, Nicholas Startin
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2001
eBook Published 15 April 2013
Pub. location London
Imprint Routledge
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4324/9780203465370
Pages 198 pages
eBook ISBN 9781134589234
SubjectsPolitics & International Relations
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Harrison, L., Startin, N. (2001). Political Research. London: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203465370
ABOUT THIS BOOK

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 practical advice on research practices and information resources.

Features and benefits of this textbook include:

* boxed case studies in each chapter to illustrate and clarify key concepts, and highlight the practical use of different research methods

* a useful glossary, giving easy access to definitions of key terms

* a dedicated web-site containing sample material, extra case studies, important links, and essential resources for both teachers and students.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|10 pages
Introduction
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part I Quantitative Research
chapter 2|26 pages
Introducing quantitative analysis Why do we need to quantify politics? What does the
View abstract
chapter 3|18 pages
Using surveys in political research
View abstract
chapter 4|14 pages
Analysing official data for political research
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part II Qualitative Research
chapter 5|16 pages
Introducing qualitative analysis
View abstract
chapter 6|16 pages
Conducting interviews in political research
View abstract
chapter 7|18 pages
Using existing resources in political research
View abstract
chapter 8|16 pages
Employing historical and archival resources in political research
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part III Doing your own Research
chapter 9|14 pages
A guide to writing a politics dissertation
View abstract
chapter 10|12 pages
Resources for political scientists
View abstract

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 practical advice on research practices and information resources.

Features and benefits of this textbook include:

* boxed case studies in each chapter to illustrate and clarify key concepts, and highlight the practical use of different research methods

* a useful glossary, giving easy access to definitions of key terms

* a dedicated web-site containing sample material, extra case studies, important links, and essential resources for both teachers and students.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|10 pages
Introduction
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part I Quantitative Research
chapter 2|26 pages
Introducing quantitative analysis Why do we need to quantify politics? What does the
View abstract
chapter 3|18 pages
Using surveys in political research
View abstract
chapter 4|14 pages
Analysing official data for political research
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part II Qualitative Research
chapter 5|16 pages
Introducing qualitative analysis
View abstract
chapter 6|16 pages
Conducting interviews in political research
View abstract
chapter 7|18 pages
Using existing resources in political research
View abstract
chapter 8|16 pages
Employing historical and archival resources in political research
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part III Doing your own Research
chapter 9|14 pages
A guide to writing a politics dissertation
View abstract
chapter 10|12 pages
Resources for political scientists
View abstract
CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS BOOK

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 practical advice on research practices and information resources.

Features and benefits of this textbook include:

* boxed case studies in each chapter to illustrate and clarify key concepts, and highlight the practical use of different research methods

* a useful glossary, giving easy access to definitions of key terms

* a dedicated web-site containing sample material, extra case studies, important links, and essential resources for both teachers and students.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|10 pages
Introduction
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part I Quantitative Research
chapter 2|26 pages
Introducing quantitative analysis Why do we need to quantify politics? What does the
View abstract
chapter 3|18 pages
Using surveys in political research
View abstract
chapter 4|14 pages
Analysing official data for political research
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part II Qualitative Research
chapter 5|16 pages
Introducing qualitative analysis
View abstract
chapter 6|16 pages
Conducting interviews in political research
View abstract
chapter 7|18 pages
Using existing resources in political research
View abstract
chapter 8|16 pages
Employing historical and archival resources in political research
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part III Doing your own Research
chapter 9|14 pages
A guide to writing a politics dissertation
View abstract
chapter 10|12 pages
Resources for political scientists
View abstract

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 practical advice on research practices and information resources.

Features and benefits of this textbook include:

* boxed case studies in each chapter to illustrate and clarify key concepts, and highlight the practical use of different research methods

* a useful glossary, giving easy access to definitions of key terms

* a dedicated web-site containing sample material, extra case studies, important links, and essential resources for both teachers and students.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|10 pages
Introduction
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part I Quantitative Research
chapter 2|26 pages
Introducing quantitative analysis Why do we need to quantify politics? What does the
View abstract
chapter 3|18 pages
Using surveys in political research
View abstract
chapter 4|14 pages
Analysing official data for political research
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part II Qualitative Research
chapter 5|16 pages
Introducing qualitative analysis
View abstract
chapter 6|16 pages
Conducting interviews in political research
View abstract
chapter 7|18 pages
Using existing resources in political research
View abstract
chapter 8|16 pages
Employing historical and archival resources in political research
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part III Doing your own Research
chapter 9|14 pages
A guide to writing a politics dissertation
View abstract
chapter 10|12 pages
Resources for political scientists
View abstract
ABOUT THIS BOOK
ABOUT THIS BOOK

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 practical advice on research practices and information resources.

Features and benefits of this textbook include:

* boxed case studies in each chapter to illustrate and clarify key concepts, and highlight the practical use of different research methods

* a useful glossary, giving easy access to definitions of key terms

* a dedicated web-site containing sample material, extra case studies, important links, and essential resources for both teachers and students.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|10 pages
Introduction
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part I Quantitative Research
chapter 2|26 pages
Introducing quantitative analysis Why do we need to quantify politics? What does the
View abstract
chapter 3|18 pages
Using surveys in political research
View abstract
chapter 4|14 pages
Analysing official data for political research
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part II Qualitative Research
chapter 5|16 pages
Introducing qualitative analysis
View abstract
chapter 6|16 pages
Conducting interviews in political research
View abstract
chapter 7|18 pages
Using existing resources in political research
View abstract
chapter 8|16 pages
Employing historical and archival resources in political research
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part III Doing your own Research
chapter 9|14 pages
A guide to writing a politics dissertation
View abstract
chapter 10|12 pages
Resources for political scientists
View abstract

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 practical advice on research practices and information resources.

Features and benefits of this textbook include:

* boxed case studies in each chapter to illustrate and clarify key concepts, and highlight the practical use of different research methods

* a useful glossary, giving easy access to definitions of key terms

* a dedicated web-site containing sample material, extra case studies, important links, and essential resources for both teachers and students.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|10 pages
Introduction
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part I Quantitative Research
chapter 2|26 pages
Introducing quantitative analysis Why do we need to quantify politics? What does the
View abstract
chapter 3|18 pages
Using surveys in political research
View abstract
chapter 4|14 pages
Analysing official data for political research
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part II Qualitative Research
chapter 5|16 pages
Introducing qualitative analysis
View abstract
chapter 6|16 pages
Conducting interviews in political research
View abstract
chapter 7|18 pages
Using existing resources in political research
View abstract
chapter 8|16 pages
Employing historical and archival resources in political research
View abstract
part |2 pages
Part III Doing your own Research
chapter 9|14 pages
A guide to writing a politics dissertation
View abstract
chapter 10|12 pages
Resources for political scientists
View abstract
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