Political research : an introduction /
Harrison, Lisa, 1968-
Political research : an introduction / Lisa Harrison. - xv, 181 pages ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Political research methods - what does this mean? -- Quantitative research -- Introducing quantitative research - how to interpret data sources -- Using surveys in research -- Analysing official data -- Qualitative research -- Introducing qualitative research - why and when numerical analysis is not enough -- Using interviews in research - accessibility and interpretation -- Evaluating existing research -- Content analysis -- Doing your own research -- A guide to writing a dissertation in politics -- Information sources. 1. Part 1. 2. 3. 4. Part 2. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part 3. 9. 10.
"An excellent starting point for those new to the area of Research Methods, this work assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and sets of the key issues involved in doing research in Politics."--Publisher description.
0415226554 9780415226554 0415226562 9780415226561
2001016091
Political science--Research
Political science--Research--Methodology
JA86 / .H35 2001
320.072
Political research : an introduction / Lisa Harrison. - xv, 181 pages ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Political research methods - what does this mean? -- Quantitative research -- Introducing quantitative research - how to interpret data sources -- Using surveys in research -- Analysing official data -- Qualitative research -- Introducing qualitative research - why and when numerical analysis is not enough -- Using interviews in research - accessibility and interpretation -- Evaluating existing research -- Content analysis -- Doing your own research -- A guide to writing a dissertation in politics -- Information sources. 1. Part 1. 2. 3. 4. Part 2. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part 3. 9. 10.
"An excellent starting point for those new to the area of Research Methods, this work assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and sets of the key issues involved in doing research in Politics."--Publisher description.
0415226554 9780415226554 0415226562 9780415226561
2001016091
Political science--Research
Political science--Research--Methodology
JA86 / .H35 2001
320.072