Research Methods in Political Science : An Introduction Using MicroCase - Softcover

Corbett, Michael

9780922914302: Research Methods in Political Science : An Introduction Using MicroCase

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0922914303 ISBN 13: 9780922914302

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 1999

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 each chapter briefly discusses key methodological concepts. This discussion is followed by a worksheet section where students do what they've learned.

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About the Author:

Michael Corbett received his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. He was professor of Political Science at Ball State University, where he taught courses covering an introduction to Political Science, research methods in Political Science, and public opinion. He was the author of numerous scholarly articles and of several books: POLITICAL TOLERANCE IN AMERICA: FREEDOM AND EQUALITY IN PUBLIC ATTITUDES (New York: Longman, 1982); AMERICAN PUBLIC OPINION: TRENDS, PROCESS, AND PATTERNS (New York: Longman, 1991); SOCIAL RESEARCH USING MICROCASE (co-authored with Lynne Roberts ) (Bellevue, WA: MicroCase Corporation, 1998); and POLITICS AND RELIGION IN THE UNITED STATES (co-authored with Julia M. Corbett) (New York: Garland Publishing, 1999). Professor Corbett passed away in November of 2001 after battling cancer. His many years of service to the Research Methods book remain evident on every page and will continue for many editions to come.

Review:

"Corbett's done a very good job writing for his audience--undergraduate political science majors. He sticks to topics that undergraduates can deal with, and literally takes the student through each process one step at a time. . .Plus, this book is fun! It's a good mix of 'hands-on' computer work and basic principles and practices of empirical political science."

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