An excellent starting point for those new to the area of Research Methods, this work assumes no prior knowledge of the subject and sets out the key issues involved in doing research in politics.

1. Introduction: Political research methods - what does this mean? Part 1: Quantitative research 2. Introducing quantitative research - how to interpret data sources 3. Using surveys in research 4. Analysing official data Part 2: Qualitative research 5. Introducing qualitative research - why and when numerical analysis is not enough 6. Using interviews in research - accessibility and interpretation 7. Evaluating existing research 8. Content analysis Part 3: Doing your own research 9. A guide to writing a dissertation in politics 10. Information sources

Lisa Harrison, Nicholas Startin