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Political research : methods and practical skills / Sandra Halperin and Oliver Heath.

Author/creator Halperin, Sandra author.
Other author/creatorHeath, Oliver, Dr, author.
Format Book and Print
EditionThird edition.
Publication Info Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Descriptionxix, 506 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subject(s)
Abstract How do I determine my research question? How do I answer my research question? What is data? How do I conduct research in an ethical way? Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to answer questions such as these. Using a step-by-step approach, the authors guide you through the process of asking and answering research questions, and the different methods used in political science. With coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods, the authors provide advice on how to be critical, rigorous and ethical when both evaluating research findings and conducting your own independent research. The book emphasises how research can impact our ability to answer important political questions, and helps you to learn how to formulate significant questions, make sense of conflicting arguments, and develop your research skills. -- Provided by publisher.
General notePrevious edition: 2017.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2019951496
ISBN9780198820628 paperback
ISBN0198820623 paperback

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Reference Stacks JA86 .H357 2020 ✔ Available