Research Methods in Politics
- Roger Pierce - University of York, UK
Research Methods for Politics & International Relations
- Part I: Introduction – gives a solid overview of the philosophy and principles of research.
- Part II: Methodologies – presents qualitative and quantitative research methods, introduces research design and offers a critical review of selected methods.
- Part III: Collecting Information – concentrates on methods of gathering information, such as interviews and focus groups, and discusses issues associated with ensuring quality of information.
- Part IV: Analyzing and Interpreting the Information – deals with selecting and employing appropriate methods for analyzing and interpreting data, and covers the process of communicating research.
excellent book for students who concerned with choosing relevant methods in politics.
This is a valuable hands-on guide which can be particularly helpful to students who want to critically review and evaluate existing research.