IPSRM 2E Book Details

Summary

Introduction to Political Science Research Methods 2E, authored by Dr. Josh Franco, Dr. Charlotte Lee, Kau Vue, Dr. Dino Bozonelos, Dr. Masahiro Omae, and Dr. Steven Cauchon, is an Open Education Resource textbook licensed CC BY-NC 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; research ethics; comparative historical analysis; survey research; and geographic information systems.

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. Josh Franco
  • Dr. Charlotte Lee
    Dr. Charlotte Lee
  • Kau Vue
    Kau Vue
  • Dr. Dino Bozonelos
    Dr. Dino Bozonelos
  • Dr. Steven Cauchon
    Dr. Steven Cauchon
  • Dr. Masahiro Omae
    Dr. Masahiro Omae

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. History and development of the empirical study of politics
  3. The scientific method
  4. Theories, hypotheses, variables, and units
  5. Conceptualization, operationalization and measurement of political concepts
  6. Elements of research design including the logic of sampling
  7. Qualitative research methods and means of analysis
  8. Quantitative research methods and means of analysis
  9. Research ethics
  10. Comparative historical analysis
  11. Survey research
  12. Geographic information systems
  13. Conclusion

Additional Details and Citation

Page Count: 321

Keywords: political science, research methods, research design, qualitative methods, quantitative methods, research ethics

Errata: None To Date

Publish Date: September 1, 2025

Web Version Last Updated: None to Date

PDF Version ISBN: 978-1-7351980-4-0

License: CC BY-NC

Citation: Franco, Josh, Charlotte Lee, Kau Vue, Dino Bozonelos, Masahiro Omae, and Steven Cauchon. 2025. Introduction to Political Science Research Methods. eBook – Adobe PDF. 2nd Edition. https://ipsrm.com/.