2023 Summer Session C
8 weeks, June 20 - August 11
POLSCI W3 001 - WBL 001
Introduction to Empirical Analysis and Quantitative Methods,
Jason Wittenberg
Jun 20, 2023 - Aug 11, 2023
12:00 am
Internet/Online
Class #:13949
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
Web-Based Instruction
Offered through
Charles & Louise Travers Dept of Political Science
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
9
Enrolled: 41
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 50
Waitlist Max: 10
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
2 hours of web-based or technologically-mediated activities replacing standard discussion sections (effective fall 2006) per week, 14.5 hours of outside work hours per week, and 6 hours of web-based or technologically-mediated activities replacing standard lectures (effective fall 2006) per week.
Course Catalog Description
This course provides an overview of some of the methods employed in political science research. Its purpose is to familiarize you with the scientific study of politics, and to teach you how to pose and answer
empirical research questions using appropriate evidence and arguments. Along the way we will learn about how to formulate and evaluate theories, how to design research to discover whether a
particular theory holds up empirically, and some basic research strategies. By the end of the course you should have the tools to critically evaluate the kinds of social science arguments found in everyday life and be able to conduct your own independent research.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for Political Science W3 after completing Political Science 3 or Political Science N3. A deficient grade in Political Science 3 or POL SCI N3 may be removed by taking Political Science W3.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats