Observation in Political Research
A Qualitative Approach
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6353647 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Charlotte Dargie |
| Year | 1998 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 65-71 |
| Publication date | 1998-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0032-3268 • E-ISSN: 1467-9256 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1111/1467-9256.00062 |
| OpenAlex | W2000101311 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 3 |
Qualitative research in politics is predominantly interview-based. Observation is neglected as a research tool by political scientists. This article presents the case for using observation techniques in political research Drawing from the authors experience of using structured observation to research Chief Executives, the article shows how observation can be included as a valuable part of a qualitative research strategy. It addresses the how, where, when and why of applying observation to political research. The crucial advantage of observation methods is identified as understanding the context and environment in which actions occur and decisions are taken
American political science · Context (archaeology · Geography · Participant observation · Political methodology · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Systems theory in political science · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Law · Political Science Research and Education · Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research
| Citations per year | 0.05 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2007 - 2007 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |