Summary
Introduction to Political Science Research Methods, 1st edition, is an Open Education Resource Textbook that surveys the research methods employed in political science. The textbook includes chapters that cover: history and development of the empirical study of politics; the scientific method; theories, hypotheses, variables, and units; conceptualization, operationalization and measurement of political concepts; elements of research design including the logic of sampling; qualitative and quantitative research methods and means of analysis; and research ethics.
Authors
- Josh Franco, Cuyamaca College
- Charlotte Lee, Berkeley City College
- Kau Vue, Fresno City College
- Dino Bozonelos, Victor Valley College
- Masa Omae, San Diego City College
- Steven Cauchon, Imperial Valley College
Dr. Josh Franco 
Dr. Charlotte Lee 
Kau Vue 
Dr. Dino Bozonelos 
Dr. Steven Cauchon 
Dr. Masahiro Omae
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- History and development of the empirical study of politics
- The scientific method
- Theories, hypotheses, variables, and units
- Conceptualization, operationalization and measurement of political concepts
- Elements of research design including the logic of sampling
- Qualitative research methods and means of analysis
- Quantitative research methods and means of analysis
- Research Ethics
- Conclusion
Keywords
political science, research methods, research design, qualitative methods, quantitative methods, research ethics
Errata: None To Date
Publish Date: June 1, 2020
Web Version Last Updated: June 19, 2020
PDF Version ISBN: 978-1-7351980-0-2
Paperback: Planned for 2nd edition in spring 2022
Hardcover: Planned for 2nd edition in spring 2022
License: CC BY-NC
Citation: Franco, Josh, Charlotte Lee, Kau Vue, Dino Bozonelos, Masahiro Omae, and Steven Cauchon. 2020. Introduction to Political Science Research Methods. eBook – Adobe PDF. 1st Edition. https://ipsrm.com/.