RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

POLISCI 820

Experimental methods in the social sciences, with specific application to political science. Covers the logic of experimentation and how experiments can be used to investigate social phenomena. Interpret, design, execute and analyze experiments.

POLISCI 919

Design of research and adaptation of advanced methods to solve particular methodological problems in original analyses of political data.

POLISCI 817

Acquaints students with a wide variety of research methods used to analyze political phenomena, emphasizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches.

POLISCI 812

Introductory statistics course for Ph.D. students. Emphasis on probability theory, inference, and the foundations of multivariate least squares and maximum likelihood.

POLISCI 800

Describes and evaluates major approaches used in political science. Explores issues related to professional development and political science careers.