This course teaches the basics of research in political science, including questions of design and measurement. Students will also learn different qualitative research designs such a focus groups, interviews, case studies, and field work.
Corequisite(s): POLSC 2000 Introduction to Political Science Statistics and POLSC 3020 Research Methods: Quantitative Research.
Prerequisite(s): Political Science major or department chair approval.
POLSC 2000 Introduction to Political Science Statistics (4 hours)
This course introduces students to the statistical techniques commonly used to answer questions concerning the political world. This course teaches students how to construct and describe data, examine relationships between variables, and build and evaluate statistical models. In addition, students will learn to apply these statistical techniques to draw conclusions about the political world and make policy decisions. Throughout the semester, students will be introduced to the datasets, software, and techniques most commonly employed in the quantitative analysis of politics and policy.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
Archway Curriculum: Foundational Literacies: Mathematical Problem Solving
POLSC 3020 Research Methods: Quantitative Research (2 hours)
This course introduces quantitative research methodology and ways in which to design and implement quantitative and mixed methods research projects.
Corequisite(s): POLSC 2000 Introduction to Political Science Statistics and POLSC 3010 Research Methods: Qualitative Research.
Prerequisite(s): POLSC 2300 Introduction to Political Science and declared Political Science major or department chair approval.