| ID | 105377 |
| Title Proper | Participant observation and the political scientist |
| Other Title Information | possibilities, priorities, and practicalities |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gillespie, Andra ; Michelson, Melissa R |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Surveys, experiments, large-N datasets and formal models are common instruments in the political scientist's toolkit. In-depth interviews and focus groups play a critical role in helping scholars answer important political questions. In contrast, participant observation techniques are an underused methodological approach. In this article, we argue that participant observation techniques have played and should continue to play a key role in advancing our understanding of political science. After demonstrating the use of these techniques, we offer readers advice for embarking upon participant observation research and explain how this approach should fit into a scholar's long-term career plans. |
| `In' analytical Note | Political Science and Politics Vol. 44, No. 2; Apr 2011: p.261-265 |
| Journal Source | Political Science and Politics Vol. 44, No. 2; Apr 2011: p.261-265 |
| Key Words | Participant Observation ; Political Scientist ; Possibilities ; Priorities ; Practicalities |