# Introduction to Political Science Research Methods

- By: Josue Franco
- Publisher: Cuyamaca College
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- Licence: [CC BY-NC 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
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This text 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.