Introduction to Political Research – Writing Intensive

3 credits

POL_SC-3000W

Political Science
College of Arts and Science

This course is an introduction to the systematic analysis of political phenomenon. It examines the meaning of “explanation” and “causal reasoning.” and research strategies designed to make valid causal inferences. The course overview experimental design, measurement, hypothesis formulation and testing, and the display of information, using substantive examples from two or more fields of political science for illustrative purposes. Graded on A-F basis only. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.