POLS 331 - Research Design and Data Collection

Credits: 3

An examination of how the scientific method is applied to the study of political phenomena. Topics range from how to develop and test hypotheses to writing surveys and conducting interviews; from engaging in content analyses to conducting focus groups and collecting data. Students will become better consumers of the political science literature, will become well versed in several data collection methods, and will become adept at writing research designs. Prerequisite(s): one political science course or consent of instructor; political science major or minor.

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