This course examines the nature of knowledge claims in political science: how we know what we know and how certain we are. Research schools, the nature of description and explanation in political science, and basis issues of quantitative analysis will form the core elements of this course, while substantive themes may vary each year.
Code
PO2050
Name
POLITICAL ANALYSIS
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
PO (Politics)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
3029
Last update with CAMS
Students will comprehend the basic building blocks of political science research (research design, the measurement of variables, sampling, data processing, and data analysis).
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the major types of social research methods (experimentation, survey research, content analysis, and field research).
Students will prepare a research proposal, using scientific citation style.
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | PO2050 | POLITICAL ANALYSIS |
| Fall 2021 | PO2050 | POLITICAL ANALYSIS |