Author : Marcus E. Ethridge
Publisher : M.E. Sharpe
ISBN 13 : 9780765607577
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (75 download)
Book Synopsis The Political Research Experience by : Marcus E. Ethridge
Download or read book The Political Research Experience written by Marcus E. Ethridge and published by M.E. Sharpe. This book was released on 2001-12-31 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of the basic concepts and methods of political research, including measurement operationalization; surveys; indexing; content analysis; sampling; rational choice analysis; and univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis. For each method, Ethridge (political science, U. of Wisconsin) offers a brief introduction introducing the topic and then presents an excerpt or two or research papers utilizing that particular analytic method. Also included is a brief final comment by Ethridge examining particular issues raised by the authors of the particular examples. A final chapter explores some of the current controversies of attempting to apply scientific methods to the study of politics. c. Book News Inc.