Quantitative Research Methods

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces students to the use of quantitative analysis in political science. While studying the logic of statistical inference, students will learn practical skills, including survey questionnaire design, dataset management, and data presentation. By the end of the course students will be able to critically assess quantitative research and apply quantitative tools to pursue their own research questions. Cross-listed as PGOV 303 and SOCI 316. Prerequisites: PSCI 101, 102 and 3 credits of PSCI at the 200 level. Three credits.