What is Research in Political Science?

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What is a crucial decision that researchers must make when conducting a study?

What questions to ask

What methodology to use

What questions not to ask (correct)

How to present the findings

What is the primary purpose of this book?

To provide answers to research questions in political science (correct)

To introduce the concept of positivism and postpositivism

To explain the differences between quantitative and qualitative research

To discuss the importance of research design in political studies

What do the terms positivist and postpositivist refer to in scientific inquiry?

Two major approaches to scientific inquiry (correct)

Two types of research design

Two methods of data collection

Two approaches to data analysis

What is a characteristic of most modern political studies?

They combine elements of both quantitative and qualitative research methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the book's organization?

Major approaches taken in political science research Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of research in political science?

To gather and process data Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential skill required of political scientists?

Evaluating research conducted by others Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of taking a research methods course in political science?

To learn how to design and conduct a research project Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge faced by beginning political scientists when conducting research?

Identifying the research problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of conducting research in political science?

To discover new insights and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a research methods course in helping students develop their research skills?

It helps students develop the skills needed to conduct and evaluate research Signup and view all the answers

What is Research in Political Science?

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What is a crucial decision that researchers must make when conducting a study?

What is the primary purpose of this book?

What do the terms positivist and postpositivist refer to in scientific inquiry?

What is a characteristic of most modern political studies?

What is the focus of the book's organization?

What is the primary purpose of research in political science?

What is an essential skill required of political scientists?

What is the purpose of taking a research methods course in political science?

What is a key challenge faced by beginning political scientists when conducting research?

What is the ultimate goal of conducting research in political science?

What is the role of a research methods course in helping students develop their research skills?

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