Craft of Political Research, The (9e)

The Craft of Political Research immerses readers not only in how political scientists work but also in how ideas produce research questions and guide the selection of research methods.

Emphasizing the internal logic of research methods and the collaborative nature of the research process, this slender text explores the design behind interesting questions, problems in measurement and analysis, and key statistical methods. Brief and inexpensive to include in any course, The Craft of Political Research’s elegant explanations inspire a big picture understanding of how political scientists explain political reality and encourage students to create their own inventive, original, and bold research work.

• Expanded coverage of true experiments demonstrate the their growing importance in political research.
• More in-depth discussion of the “Machiavellian Guide to Developing Research Topics” clarifies rule for narrowing in on more interesting and useful research topics. (ex. p. 28)
• An in-depth examination of the puzzle of rising economic inequality in America reviews how theory is being developed to solve the puzzle. (ex. p. 27)
• New examples of recent political research show how political scientists today are using the methods that students are studying.
• A new end-of-book glossary helps students master key terms. (ex. p. 166)

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