Research design in political science

Author(s)

    • Toshkov, Dimiter

Bibliographic Information

Research design in political science

Dimiter Toshkov

(Political analysis)

Macmillan Education : Palgrave, 2016

  • : pbk
  • : hardback

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 345-367) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This is a comprehensive introduction to research design for university students at all levels across the whole range of political science, including international relations and public administration. It covers the key steps in the research process and explains the logic and detail of a variety of classic and cutting-edge methods. Based on a pluralistic approach, the text endorses both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and outlines the strengths and limitations of different designs for addressing particular research goals. Giving accessible and practical advice, without use of mathematical formulas or formalized notation, this clear and engaging book features many examples of real political science research, and will enable readers to design their own research projects as well as to critically evaluate existing research in the social sciences.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Types of Research and Research Questions 3. Theory in the Research Process, 4. Concepts and Operationalization 5. Measurement and Description 6. Explanation and Causality 7. Experimental Designs 8. Large-N Designs 9. Comparative Designs 10. Single Case Study Designs 11. Mixed and Nested Designs 12. Communicating Research References.

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Details

  • NCID
    BB22719184
  • ISBN
    • 9781137342829
    • 9781137342836
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvi, 379 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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