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Thinking Like A Political Scientist: A Practical Guide To Research Methods (Chicago Guides To Writing, Editing, And Publishing)
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Each Year, Tens Of Thousands Of Students Who Are Interested In Politics Go Through A Rite Of Passage: They Take A Course In Research Methods. Many Find The Subject To Be Boring Or Confusing, And With Good Reason. Most Of The Standard Books On Research Methods Fail To Highlight The Most Important Concepts And Questions. Instead, They Brim With Dry Technical Definitions And Focus Heavily On Statistical Analysis, Slighting Other Valuable Methods. This Approach Not Only Dulls Potential Enjoyment Of The Course, But Prevents Students From Mastering The Skills They Need To Engage More Directly And Meaningfully With A Wide Variety Of Research.With Wit And Practical Wisdom, Christopher Howard Draws On More Than A Decade Of Experience Teaching Research Methods To Transform A Typically Dreary Subject And Teach Budding Political Scientists The Critical Skills They Need To Read Published Research More Effectively And Produce Better Research Of Their Own. The First Part Of The Book Is Devoted To Asking Three Fundamental Questions In Political Science: What Happened? Why? Who Cares? In The Second Section, Howard Demonstrates How To Answer These Questions By Choosing An Appropriate Research Design, Selecting Cases, And Working With Numbers And Written Documents As Evidence. Drawing On Examples From American And Comparative Politics, International Relations, And Public Policy, Thinking Like A Political Scientist Highlights The Most Common Challenges That Political Scientists Routinely Face, And Each Chapter Concludes With Exercises So That Students Can Practice Dealing With Those Challenges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Thinking Like a Political Scientist'? A: The book primarily focuses on helping students understand and apply critical research methods in political science. It encourages them to engage with fundamental questions such as what happened, why it matters, and who cares, while providing practical guidance on research design and evidence analysis.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Thinking Like a Political Scientist' is Christopher Howard, who has over a decade of experience teaching research methods.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 6, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 248 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in political science? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for students new to political science and research methods, making complex topics easier to understand.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include exercises for practice? A: Yes, each chapter includes exercises that allow students to practice the skills and concepts discussed.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics including research design, case selection, and the use of qualitative and quantitative evidence drawn from American politics, international relations, and public policy.
- Q: Is there an illustrated edition of this book? A: Yes, this book is available in an illustrated edition.
- Q: Can this book help improve my research skills? A: Absolutely, the book aims to enhance students' research skills by providing practical strategies and insights into effective research practices in political science.