The Political Research Experience
Author | : Marcus E. Ethridge |
Publisher | : M.E. Sharpe |
Total Pages | : 426 |
Release | : 2001-12-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 0765607573 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780765607577 |
Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
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.