Research Methods in Political Science An Introduction Using MicroCase (with CD-ROM and Disk)

by Corbett, Michael; Le Roy, Michael K.

• ISBN13: 9780534573614
• ISBN10: 0534573614
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-10-03
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This text/software package walks students through the entire research process, giving them hands-on experience in research methods. Each chapter begins with an explanation of methodologies used in political science, followed by a worksheet section where students apply what they have learned.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Getting Started	xi
A Brief Overview of Research Methods in Political Science	1	(24)
Measurement I: The Basic Ideas	25	(18)
Measurement II: Types of Data	43	(20)
Variables, Variation, and Explanation	63	(20)
Hypotheses	83	(18)
Sampling	101	(24)
Data Preparation and Entry	125	(12)
Descriptive Statistics	137	(20)
How to Read a Cross-tabulation	157	(20)
Tests of Statistical Significance and Measures of Association	177	(28)
Bivariate Analysis Using ANOVA	205	(14)
Cross-tabulation and Statistics: Controlling for a Third Variable	219	(24)
Correlation and Regression	243	(24)
The Overall Process	267	(16)
Appendix A: Independent Projects	283	(6)
Appendix B: Senators Data	289	(6)
Appendix C: Variable Names and Sources	295	(8)
Glossary	303