Foundations of Social Science Research

Harvard FAS

This course introduces students to the diversity of methods that social scientists use to answer questions about the social and political world. We survey both qualitative and quantitative approaches, and consider how to make the most of each at all stages of the research process, from exploring ideas, to collecting evidence, to communicating findings. Students learn how to conduct interviews and focus groups, use archives and primary sources creatively, and design interesting case studies.…