POL-322 Research Design and Methods in Political Science and Economics

This course will provide students with an introduction to research methods and statistical techniques used in social science research, particularly in the fields of economics and political science. This will include basic knowledge of the concepts and models employed for conducting experimental research, policy analysis and program evaluation, and unobtrusive research from data sets. Emphasis will be placed on using and applying the qualitative and quantitative techniques most widely utilized in social science research. This course gives credit for political science and history majors. Prerequisite: MAT-112, or MAT-204, or MAT-305 or BUS-320; OR admission into the CAPS BS in International Relations program.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

ECO-322