Understanding Political Methodology: A Quantitative Approach (Understanding series) - Hardcover

Beck, Nathaniel

 
9781035336982: Understanding Political Methodology: A Quantitative Approach (Understanding series)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1035336987 ISBN 13: 9781035336982
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2026

Synopsis

This book presents an accessible overview of the key concepts underlying quantitative political methodology. Nathaniel L. Beck draws on existing quantitative analysis relating to political behavior and institutions to outline how and where these approaches are best used.


Providing insights into the historical foundations and development of quantitative statistical analysis, Beck traces the evolution of probability, statistics, and political science through the 19th and early 20th centuries. He explores crucial themes and methods, covering measurement, neural nets, multiple regression, and maximum likelihood. Chapters shed light on data complications and other pivotal topics that are currently reshaping the field, including causality, networks, and the analysis of textual and visual data. Addressing real cases from the political science sphere, Beck investigates contemporary critiques of statistical hypothesis testing and proposes innovative ways of differentiating between models.


Presenting a unique perspective on quantitative research methods, Understanding Political Methodology is a necessary resource for scholars and students of political science, sociology, public policy, and any social scientist using or teaching quantitative methods.

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About the Author

Nathaniel L. Beck, Professor of Politics and Public Policy, NYU Wilf Family Department of Politics; Associated Professor of Public Service, NYU Wagner, USA

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Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publication date
2026
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1035336987
ISBN 13 
9781035336982
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
176