Research Methods for Political Science
Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Method Approaches
by David E. McNabb
3rd Edition
Publisher: Routledge
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780367610784 |
| eText ISBN | 9781000300215 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 476 |
Research Methods for Political Science: Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Method Approaches, 3rd Edition, guides students through what to research, why research is conducted, and how to carry out political science investigations. The textbook brings together quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods methodologies in a single volume.
Coverage introduces foundational topics such as research design, ethical considerations, and questionnaire construction. The text also addresses procedures for gathering information and analyzing empirical evidence across political inquiries.
To support students who experience math anxiety, statistical techniques are explained in an approachable, conversational tone. The volume is classroom tested and structured to support both undergraduate and graduate research coursework.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Research Methods
Chapter 2: Legal and Ethical Environment of Research
Chapter 3: Research in Political Science
Chapter 4: Paths Taken in Political Science Research
Chapter 5: Research Decisions: Approaches and Designs
Chapter 6: Fundamentals of Measurement and Statistics
Chapter 7: Introduction to Sampling
Chapter 8: Exploratory Research: Probing Designs
Chapter 9: Descriptive Research: Survey Designs
Chapter 10: Experimental Research: Causal Designs
Chapter 11: Basic Exploratory and Descriptive Statistics
Chapter 12: Testing Research Hypotheses
Chapter 13: Correlation and Simple Linear Regression
Chapter 14: Exploring Multivariate Statistics
Chapter 15: Research with Very Large Data Sets (Big Data)
Chapter 16: Parametric vs. Nonparametric Statistics
Chapter 17: Beginning Qualitative Research: Document Research
Chapter 18: Expository Research I: Text and Archival Designs
Chapter 19: Expository Research II: Content, Meta-Analysis & Semiotics
Chapter 20: Explanatory Research I: Case Studies and Historical Research
Chapter 21: Explanatory Research II: Grounded Theory Designs
Chapter 22: Interpretive Research I: Ethnographic Designs
Chapter 23: Interpretive Research II: Hermeneutic Analysis Designs
Chapter 24: Critical Research I: Feminist and Empowerment Designs
Chapter 25: Critical Research II: Action Research Designs
Chapter 26: Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Research Data
Chapter 27: Introduction to Mixed Methods Research Designs
Chapter 28: Mixed Methods Research Designs
Chapter Appendix A: Presenting Data in Tables, charts and Graphs
Chapter Appendix B: Preparing a Research Proposal
Chapter Appendix C: Organizing and Writing a Research Report
Chapter Appendix D: Using SPSS
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