This text/software package walks students through the entire research process, giving them hands-on experience in research methods. Each chapter begins with an explanation of methodologies used in political science, followed by a worksheet section where students apply what they have learned.
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Michael Corbett received his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. He was professor of political science at Ball State University, where he taught courses covering an introduction to political science, research methods in political science, and public opinion. He was the author of numerous scholarly articles and of several books: POLITICAL TOLERANCE IN AMERICA: FREEDOM AND EQUALITY IN PUBLIC ATTITUDES (New York: Longman, 1982); AMERICAN PUBLIC OPINION: TRENDS, PROCESS, AND PATTERNS (New York: Longman, 1991); SOCIAL RESEARCH USING MICROCASE® (co-authored with Lynne Roberts ) (Bellevue, WA: MicroCase Corporation, 1998); and POLITICS AND RELIGION IN THE UNITED STATES (co-authored with Julia M. Corbett) (New York: Garland Publishing, 1999). Professor Corbett died in November of 2001 after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. His many years of service to the Research Methods book remain evident on every page and will continue for many editions to come.
Michael K. Le Roy is a professor of political science and Dean of the Faculty at Whitworth College in Washington state. He received his Ph.D. in political science at Vanderbilt University, and between 1992 and 1994, he was a Fulbright scholar at Gothenburg University in Sweden. In addition to his extensive research and travel in Western and Eastern Europe, Professor Le Roy has studied and traveled in Central and South America. His research on civil society and social capital has been published in COMPARATIVE POLITICS and ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEMOCRACY.
Michael K. Le Roy is a professor of political science and Dean of the Faculty at Whitworth College in Washington state. He received his Ph.D. in political science at Vanderbilt University, and between 1992 and 1994, he was a Fulbright scholar at Gothenburg University in Sweden. In addition to his extensive research and travel in Western and Eastern Europe, Professor Le Roy has studied and traveled in Central and South America. His research on civil society and social capital has been published in COMPARATIVE POLITICS and ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEMOCRACY.
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Understanding the "Science" in Political Science,
By Dr. Charlie Leonard (Richardson, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Research Methods in Political Science: An Introduction Using Microcase (Paperback)
Microcase's workbook explains, in simple terms, how political scientists use statistics and the scientific method to explain political and social phenomena. The workbook in itself is a terrific accomplishment. The hands-on exercises, however, are what really bring the concepts home to the reader/student. Using real social and political data, Microcase leads the user through real statistical explorations. It's a great tool for teaching, makes a good independent-study course, and would be an excellent way to learn a little about the "science" in poli sci on one's own.
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Not very clear on the step by step instuctions.,
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This review is from: Research Methods in Political Science: An Introduction Using MicroCase ExplorIt (Paperback)
Trying to follow this book in the step by step instructions is like trying to follow a kid hyped up on sugar. It is a good book for reading but when it comes to the step by step instructions for creating files it is just really hard to understand. It seems like the author has ADD and just goes on a tangent talking about "TAB this and Enter that". So it is a good book to read and learn but the for computer step by step teaching guide it is just bad. You don't need to write a long paragraph on how to type YES and NO in a box.
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