2019-2020 Catalog and Student Handbook

POLS 320 Political Science Research Methods

An introduction to political analysis, standard nomenclature, and basic research methods relied upon in the study of politics. Emphasis is placed on quantitative methods, including definition of research problems, development of hypotheses, general methodologies, sampling, data collection and analysis. Students conduct primary research in order to develop the capacity to apply methods learned in class.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Complete MATH 123 or MATH 223

Distribution

Social Analysis