RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

POLISCI 170

Course Description

Introduction to political science as a discipline that focuses on the development of research questions, research designs, and the quantitative and qualitative tools commonly used to implement research designs.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3 to 4

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.12

-5.75% from Historical

Completion Rate

93.62%

-2.3% from Historical

A Rate

19.15%

-41.53% from Historical

Class Size

-52.88% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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