International relations research method
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the international relations research process, encompassing the formulation of research questions, design of research in international relations, literature review, application of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and effective integration of theory in reading and writing international relations research.
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Chapter 76. Social Research MethodSocial research involves the systematic collection and analysis of data related to the social world.
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Chapter 77. Research Method in International Relations StudyExamine the empirical-interpretive divide in IR and some of the key debates around theory, epistemology, and methodology that shape the field
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Chapter 78. Research Processthe phase of making research in International Relations study
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Chapter 79. Research Method: QualitativeQualitative research, commonly called “interpretive research”, is a method that relies heavily on “thick” verbal descriptions of a particular social context being studied.
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Chapter 80. Research Method: QuantitativeQuantitative research is a type of empirical research that uses numbers and statistics to express its findings.
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Chapter 81. Research QuestionA clearly defined research question guides the researcher in multiple aspects of the study including determining the research design, methodology, data collection procedures, and analysis techniques.
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Chapter 82. Literature ReviewScholarly Literature and the Literature Review
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Chapter 83. IR Research Method: Participant Observation and Focus GroupObservation is a systematic method of watching, recording, analyzing and interpreting people's behavior, events, or phenomena in their natural setting.
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Chapter 84. IR Research Method: Interview and SurveyTwo common qualitative research methods are interviews and surveys.