This course introduces some of the basic analytic tools that political scientists use to study issues in many areas of political science, including American politics, comparative politics, and international relations.

For more information see course description on department web site when course is offered.

For more information see course description on department web site when course is offered.

See departmental announcements. Topic to vary with instructor.

See departmental announcements. Topic to vary with instructor.

See departmental announcements. Topic to vary with instructor.

Social scientists and policymakers increasingly use large quantities of data to make decisions and test theories. For example, political campaigns use surveys, marketing data, and previous voting history to optimally target get out the vote drives. Governments deploy predictive algorithms in an attempt to optimize public policy processes and decisions. And political scientists use massive new data sets to measure the extent of partisan polarization in Congress, the sources and consequences of media bias, and the prevalence of discrimination in the workplace.

Comprehensive introduction to research methods, statistical analysis, and computer usage in the social sciences. Emphasis on critical analysis and interpretation of existing empirical research and individual student research projects.

Comprehensive introduction to research methods, statistical analysis, and computer usage in the social sciences. Emphasis on critical analysis and interpretation of existing empirical research and individual student research projects. Meets basic methodological needs of all political and social science majors.

Comprehensive introduction to research methods, statistical analysis, and computer usage in the social sciences. Emphasis on critical analysis and interpretation of existing empirical research and individual student research projects. Meets basic methodological needs of all political and social science majors.