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9780922914302

Research Methods in Political Science An Introduction Using MicroCase

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    9780922914302

  • ISBN10:

    0922914303

  • Edition: CD
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1999-01-01
  • Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
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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

Acknowledgmentsp. ix
Getting Startedp. xi
A Brief Overview of Research Methods in Political Sciencep. 1
Measurement I: The Basic Ideasp. 25
Measurement II: Types of Datap. 43
Variables, Variation, and Explanationp. 63
Hypothesesp. 83
Samplingp. 101
Data Preparation and Entryp. 125
Descriptive Statisticsp. 137
How to Read a Cross-tabulationp. 157
Tests of Statistical Significance and Measures of Associationp. 177
Bivariate Analysis Using ANOVAp. 205
Cross-tabulation and Statistics: Controlling for a Third Variablep. 219
Correlation and Regressionp. 243
The Overall Processp. 267
Independent Projectsp. 283
Senators Datap. 289
Variable Names and Sourcesp. 295
Glossaryp. 303
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