Research Methods in Politics by Roger Pierce

Research Methods in Politics by Roger Pierce

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Suitable for readers carrying out their own research project, this book presents an overview of the philosophy and principles of research. It also presents: qualitative and quantitative research methods and research design; a critical review of selected methods; and appropriate methods for analysing and interpreting data.

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Research Methods in Politics by Roger Pierce

Packed with features to promote learning this text is ideal for use on an introductory methods course or for readers carrying out their own research project. It presents: - an overview of the philosophy and principles of research - qualitative and quantitative research methods and research design - a critical review of selected methods - methods of gathering information, such as interviews and focus groups, and discusses issues associated with ensuring quality of information - appropriate methods for analysing and interpreting data, and covers the process of communicating research. The inclusion of chapter objectives, regular summaries, questions for discussion and tasks and assignments, makes this the must-have text for researching politics.
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ISBN 13 9781412935517
ISBN 10 1412935512
Title Research Methods in Politics
Author Roger Pierce
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Year published 2008-04-18
Number of pages 352
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