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?

    <p>They combine elements of both quantitative and qualitative research methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the book's organization?

    <p>Major approaches taken in political science research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of research in political science?

    <p>To gather and process data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential skill required of political scientists?

    <p>Evaluating research conducted by others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To learn how to design and conduct a research project</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Identifying the research problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To discover new insights and knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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