Qualitative Research on Politics credit:

3 Hours

Introduction to qualitative methods of analysis and data collection in political science. Considers strategies for systematic research based on a small number of cases, a single case, and/or qualitative data. Topics covered include causal inference, the comparative method, process tracing, interpretive analysis, as well as the collection of qualitative data through ethnography, archives, and interviews. We will also consider approaches to multi-method research. Prerequisite: PS 229 or consent of instructor.