Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

POLI 500 - SOCIAL SCIENTIFIC THINKING I

Long Title: SOCIAL SCIENTIFIC THINKING I
Department: Political Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate
Description: This course introduces students to the practice of social science research including empirical description, theoretical development, and hypothesis generation and testing. It includes projects on the design and implementation of surveys, controlled experiments, archival data collection, fieldwork, case studies, and qualitative analysis.