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PO 3510: Qualitative Research Methods (Stiles)

This guide is for students enrolled in Dr. Stiles' PO 3510 course.

Qualitative Methods in Political Science

Common qualitative research methods include the following:

  • Interviews (sometimes using a questionaire)
  • Focus Groups
  • Participant Observation/Ethnography
  • Case Studies (in depth analysis of one case)
  • Comparative Studies (comparing 2 or more cases)
  • Document and Discourse Analysis

When searching for relevant literature, you can search for these words and phrases in connection to a topic you are interested in.

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