Political Science Research Methods (Eighth Edition) (Paperback)

Janet Buttolph Johnson

ISBN 10: 1506307825 / ISBN 13: 9781506307824

Published by CQ Press, Washington, 2015

About this Item

Paperback. Understand the "how" and the "why" behind research in political science. Step by step, Political Science Research Methods walks students through the logic of research design, carefully explaining how researchers choose which method to employ. The Eighth Edition of this trusted resource offers a greater emphasis on the ways in which particular methods are used by undergraduates, expanded coverage of the role of the Internet in research and analysis, and more international examples. New to this edition: Streamlined content that delivers greater clarity of concepts and a tighter focus on what matters most Learning objectives encourage close, focused reading and measurable takeaways New and updated examples of research serve as touchstones throughout the book and demonstrate a greater variety of data collection methods: Greater emphasis on how particular research methods are used by undergraduate students Expanded coverage of the role of the Internet in research and analysis A brand new annotated research article in Chapter 15 With a greater focus on the ways particular methods are used, expanded coverage of the role of the Internet in research and analysis, and more international examples, this eighth edition gets students understanding the "how" and "why" behind research in political science. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781506307824

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Political Science Research Methods (Eighth Edition) (Paperback)
• Publisher: CQ Press, Washington
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1506307825
• ISBN 13: 9781506307824
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Understand the "how" and the "why" behind research in political science.
Step by step, Political Science Research Methods walks students through the logic of research design, carefully explaining how researchers choose which method to employ. The Eighth Edition of this trusted resource offers a greater emphasis on the ways in which particular methods are used by undergraduates, expanded coverage of the role of the Internet in research and analysis, and more international examples. 

Practice makes perfect. 
In the new fourth edition of the accompanying workbook, Working with Political Science Research Methods, students are given the perfect opportunity to practice each of the methods presented in the core text. This helpful supplement breaks each aspect of the research process into manageable parts and features new exercises and updated data sets. A solutions manual with answers to the workbook is available to adopters.

About the Authors

Janet Buttolph Johnson is associate professor of political science and international relations at the University of Delaware, where she specializes in public policy, state and local politics, and environmental policy and politics.

H. T. Reynolds is professor emeritus of political science at the University of Delaware. He is author of Governing America, with David Volger; The Analysis of Nominal Data, Second Edition; and several articles on methodology.

Jason Mycoff is associate professor of political science and international relations at the University of Delaware. His research is on American political institutions, in particular the US Congress, congressional committees, and parties.