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| Semester: | Spring 2024 |
| Number: | 0158-246-001 |
| Instructor: | Dong Wook Lee |
| Days: | Tuesday Thursday 10:50 am - 12:05 pm |
| Note: | Traditional In-Person Class |
| Location: | Garden City - Blodgett Hall 209 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Description: |
This course provides an introduction to political science research. Several approaches to research design are explored, including historical analysis, case studies, comparative analysis, and hypothesis testing. Strategies for data collection and analysis, including document analysis, sampling, interviewing, qualitative methods and statistical analysis, are presented and evaluated. (Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences) |
| Learning Goals: |
1) Gain literacy in research methods available to political scientists.2) Appreciate the nuances and implications of refining a research topic.3) Identify and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of varied research methods and sources.4) Synthesize and explain scholarly research relevant to a research topic.5) Apply writing strategies to craft a literature review6) Develop a conceptual understanding of and engage in basic statistical analysis.7) Understand and experience research as an iterative process. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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