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The fundamentals of political science research / Paul M. Kellstedt, Texas A & M University, Guy D. Whitten, Texas A & M University.

By: Kellstedt, Paul M, 1968- [author.].
Contributor(s): Whitten, Guy D, 1965- [author.].
Publisher: New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, ©2018Edition: Third edition.Description: xxviii, 316 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781316642672 (pbk.).Subject(s): Political science -- ResearchDDC classification: 320.072 K29 2018
Contents:
Preface to the third edition; Acknowledgements to the third edition; Acknowledgements to the second edition; Acknowledgements to the first edition; 1. The scientific study of politics; 2. The art of theory building; 3. Evaluating causal relationships; 4. Research design; 5. Measuring concepts of interest; 6. Getting to know your data; 7. Probability and statistical inference; 8. Bivariate hypothesis testing; 9. Two-variable regression models; 10. Multiple regression: the basics; 11. Multiple regression model specification; 12. Limited dependent variables and time-series data; Appendix A. Critical values of chi-square; Appendix B. Critical values of t; Appendix C. The link function for binomial logit models; Appendix D. The link function for binomial probit models; Bibliography; Index.
Summary: The third edition of this classic, best-selling textbook presents an authoritative introduction to the scientific study of politics. 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 authors present an integrated approach to research design and empirical analyses whereby researchers can develop and test causal theories. They use examples from political science research that students will find interesting and inspiring, and that will help them understand key concepts. The book makes technical material accessible to students who might otherwise be intimidated by mathematical examples. This revised third edition features new 'Your Turn' boxes meant to engage students. The edition also has new sections added throughout the book to enhance the content's clarity and breadth of coverageSummary: The third edition of the textbook is aimed at upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in political science. It provides the basic tools necessary for students to understand and craft scientific research on politics. The new edition contains a new pedagogical feature, 'Your Turn' boxes, meant to engage students.
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Previous edition: 2013

Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-309) and index.

Preface to the third edition; Acknowledgements to the third edition; Acknowledgements to the second edition; Acknowledgements to the first edition; 1. The scientific study of politics; 2. The art of theory building; 3. Evaluating causal relationships; 4. Research design; 5. Measuring concepts of interest; 6. Getting to know your data; 7. Probability and statistical inference; 8. Bivariate hypothesis testing; 9. Two-variable regression models; 10. Multiple regression: the basics; 11. Multiple regression model specification; 12. Limited dependent variables and time-series data; Appendix A. Critical values of chi-square; Appendix B. Critical values of t; Appendix C. The link function for binomial logit models; Appendix D. The link function for binomial probit models; Bibliography; Index.

The third edition of this classic, best-selling textbook presents an authoritative introduction to the scientific study of politics. 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 authors present an integrated approach to research design and empirical analyses whereby researchers can develop and test causal theories. They use examples from political science research that students will find interesting and inspiring, and that will help them understand key concepts. The book makes technical material accessible to students who might otherwise be intimidated by mathematical examples. This revised third edition features new 'Your Turn' boxes meant to engage students. The edition also has new sections added throughout the book to enhance the content's clarity and breadth of coverage

The third edition of the textbook is aimed at upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in political science. It provides the basic tools necessary for students to understand and craft scientific research on politics. The new edition contains a new pedagogical feature, 'Your Turn' boxes, meant to engage students.

College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

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