{"product_id":"political-research-methods-and-practical-skills-9780192846068","title":"Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills","description":"The most accessible and practical guide to research methods written especially for politics and international relations students. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSelling Points \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Discusses step-by-step how to conduct research to support students through the entire research process \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Broad coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods makes it relevant to any research project \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Discussion of key debates of theory, methodology, and the philosophy of social science to broaden students' knowledge of research methods \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Includes a range of learning features such as chapter summaries and test questions to re-enforce students' understanding of research methods \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew to this Edition \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- New content on mixed methods in Chapter 6 to highlight the advantages of using different methods or approaches as part of the same study. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Additional coverage of recent debates and concerns about transparency in research and 'open science', digital data, and analysing social media content. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Updated examples throughout to cover topical issues in political research, such as the rise of far-right movements ad parties, issues relating to immigration and refugees, and the intergenerational transmission of political preferences \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Now available as an enhanced ebook, featuring video reflections from recent graduates who share their experience of conducting independent research, self-test questions, and flashcard glossaries \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDigital \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePolitical Research Methods is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and it is supported by online resources. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe following additional resources are available to students: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Other Students Say videos, where graduate students in Politics and International Relations share their experience conducting research \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Self-test questions at the end of each chapter section allow students to check and consolidate their knowledge \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Flashcard glossaries improve understanding of content \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Example datasets to prompt active engagement and hands-on experience \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAdopting lecturers will have access to the following teaching support resources: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Seminar questions and activities \u003cbr\u003e- Tutorials for data analysis software \u003cbr\u003e- Test bank of questions \u003cbr\u003e- PowerPoint slides\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSandra Halperin, \u003cem\u003eProfessor of International Relations, \u003c\/em\u003e, Oliver Heath, \u003cem\u003eProfessor of Politics, Royal Holloway, University of London\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSandra Halperin, Professor of International Relations, Royal Holloway, University of London \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOliver Heath, Professor of Politics, Royal Holloway, University of London\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51589667455250,"sku":"9780192846068","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4aa4f175-9035-45c5-b504-29fae98ce2f6.jpg?v=1756800476","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/political-research-methods-and-practical-skills-9780192846068","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}