Understanding Political Science Research Methods: The Challenge of Inference (Barakso Maryann)(Paperback)

Understanding Political Science Research Methods: The Challenge of Inference (Barakso Maryann)(Paperback)

This text starts by explaining the fundamental goal of good political science research--the ability to answer interesting and important questions by generating valid inferences about political phenomena. Before the text even discusses the process of developing a research question, the authors

Designing Social Inquiry: Scientific Inference in Qualitative Research, New Edition (King Gary)(Paperback)

The classic work on qualitative methods in political science Designing Social Inquiry presents a unified approach to qualitative and quantitative research in political science, showing how the same logic of inference underlies both. This stimulating book discusses issues related to framing research

The Fundamentals of Political Science Research (Kellstedt Paul M.)(Paperback)

The third edition of the best-selling The Fundamentals of Political Science Research provides an introduction to the scientific study of politics. It offers the basic tools necessary for readers to become both critical consumers and beginning producers of scientific research on politics. The

Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills (Halperin Sandra)(Paperback)

Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills, the market leading textbook in political research methods, is essential reading for students taking a module in research methods as part of a politics or international relations degree. Its accessible, step-by-step approach covers the entire

Research Methods in the Social Sciences (Frankfort-Nachmias Chava)(Paperback)

Using real-world examples, Research Methods in the Social Sciences illustrates the relevance of social sciences research in today's

Criminological Research: Understanding Qualitative Methods (Wincup Emma)(Paperback)

Good research starts with careful planning and a thorough understanding of the research process. The abilities to design a research study and to evaluate those conducted by others are core skills every student of criminology must learn. With guidance from theoretical considerations through the

Research Methods in the Social Sciences: An A-Z of key concepts(Paperback / softback)

Research Methods in the Social Sciences is a comprehensive yet compact A-Z for undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research across the social sciences, featuring 71 entries that cover a wide range of concepts, methods, and theories. Each entry begins with an accessible introduction

Theory and Methods in Political Science (Lowndes Vivien)(Paperback)

This leading text provides an ideal foundation for study and research in political science, bringing together renowned figures in the field to introduce the key approaches and methods used in the study of politics. The fully revised fourth edition features a considerable updating in the team of

Conducting Research in Conservation: Social Science Methods and Practice (Newing Helen)(Paperback)

Conducting Research in Conservation is the first textbook on social science research methods written specifically for use in the expanding and increasingly multidisciplinary field of environmental conservation. The first section on planning a research project includes chapters on the need for

Qualitative Research Methods (Liamputtong Pranee)(Paperback)

Qualitative Research Methods, fifth edition, is one of the few texts on qualitative research methods written and published in Australia. This multidisciplinary text is written simply and provides an accessible and practical guide to conducting and analysing qualitative data effectively for

Research Methods - A Practical Guide for the Social Sciences (Matthews Bob)(Paperback / softback)

The Cambridge Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology (Wright Aidan G. C.)(Paperback)

This book integrates philosophy of science, data acquisition methods, and statistical modeling techniques to present readers with a forward-thinking perspective on clinical science. It reviews modern research practices in clinical psychology that support the goals of psychological science, study

Decolonizing Politics: An Introduction (Shilliam Robbie)(Paperback)

Political science emerged as a response to the challenges of imperial administration and the demands of colonial rule. While not all political scientists were colonial cheerleaders, their thinking was nevertheless framed by colonial assumptions that influence the study of politics to this day. This

Handbook of Research Ethics in Psychological Science (Panicker Sangeeta)(Paperback)

A rich guide for understanding the evolving research landscape in psychology, including changes to core research ethics concepts such as informed consent, privacy, and risk of harm. This handbook offers a thorough and authoritative discussion of the ethical issues in conducting research with human

Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, Global Edition (Lune Howard)(Paperback / softback)

Introduction to Research - Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies (DePoy Elizabeth)(Paperback / softback)

Learn the latest healthcare and human service research methods! Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, 6th Edition helps bridge the gap between research and practice by giving you a solid foundation for critiquing your own work. This easy-to-read guide covers all

Essentials of Critical Participatory Action Research (Fine Michelle)(Paperback)

The brief, practical texts in the Essentials of Qualitative Methods series introduce social science and psychology researchers to key approaches to qualitative methods, offering exciting opportunities to gather in-depth qualitative data and to develop rich and useful findings. In this book,

Health Intervention Research: Understanding Research Design and Methods (Sidani Souraya)(Paperback)

At a time when evidence-based practice is the standard bearer for understanding health behaviour, problems and interventions, ensuring that researchers know the appropriate designs and methods for their research is more paramount than ever. Health Intervention Research will equip those doing

The Sage Handbook of Organizational Research Methods (Buchanan David)(Paperback)

The SAGE Handbook of Organizational Research Methods provides a rich resource for organizational researchers, locating the technical aspects of organizational research in the wider context of the relevant personal, epistemological, theoretical, historical, ethical, and political issues. David

Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography(Paperback / softback)

Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography is a practical, in-depth guide to understanding and conducting qualitative research in human geography. Reflecting both established and modern methods and written by some of the most authoritative voices in the discipline, the text teaches students

Bayesian Econometric Methods (Chan Joshua)(Paperback)

Bayesian Econometric Methods examines principles of Bayesian inference by posing a series of theoretical and applied questions and providing detailed solutions to those questions. This second edition adds extensive coverage of models popular in finance and macroeconomics, including state space and

Causal Inference in Statistics: A Primer (Pearl Judea)(Paperback)

CAUSAL INFERENCE IN STATISTICS A Primer Causality is central to the understanding and use of data. Without an understanding of cause-effect relationships, we cannot use data to answer questions as basic as 'Does this treatment harm or help patients?' But though hundreds of introductory texts are

Research Methods for Educational Dialogue (Kershner Ruth)(Paperback)

Research Methods for Educational Dialogue provides an overview of the range of possibilities for researching various forms of educational dialogue, underpinned by a coherent theoretical foundation. The authors, Kershner, Hennessy, Wegerif and Ahmed offer an integrated understanding of different

Data Collection Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (Rose Heath)(Paperback)

The successful collection of data is a key challenge to obtaining reliable and valid results in applied linguistics research. Data Collection Research Methods in Applied Linguistics investigates how research is conducted in the field, encompassing the challenges and obstacles applied linguists face