• SAS Core Certified: ITR, QQ
  • Pre/Co-requisite: No special math skills required
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  • Syllabus Disclaimer: The information on this syllabus is subject to change. For up-to-date course information, please refer to the syllabus on your course site (Sakai, Canvas, etc.) on the first day of class.

Course Description:

Introduction to Political Science Methods offers skills that are central to the understanding, appreciation and critique of researchpublished in the social sciences. The course also prepares youfor doing your own research, especially of a quantitative nature. We recommend the coursefor ALL students considering a senior thesis or independent research as well as those considering an advanced degree. The skills acquired easily extend to research in American politics, public opinion, comparative politics, international relations, and other political science subfields.