The Essentials of Political Analysis

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The Essentials of Political Analysis is written by Philip H. Pollock III and published by CQ Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1506305822 (ISBN 10) and 9781506305820 (ISBN 13).

This Fifth Edition of The Essentials of Political Analysis equips students with the skills to conduct political analysis and critically assess statistical research. Bestselling author Philip H. Pollock III builds students’ analytic abilities and develops their statistical reasoning with new data, fresh exercises, and engaging examples. This accessible introduction to the essential elements of political analysis walks students through the basics—measuring concepts, describing variables, formulating and testing hypotheses, controlling for alternative explanations, and interpreting graphic displays, and nearly 50 practical exercises motivate them to use their new skills with confidence.