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Spring 2025 Lecture Variable TitleUpper Division
This variable topics course in political methodology acquaints students with the scientific process of political research by applying different research designs and methodological approaches to analyzing political data. Students must complete POL 30000 before taking this course. This variable topic course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.
Learning Outcomes1Apply research methods to analyze data and communicate results to specialists and non-specialists.
2Evaluate and select appropriate research methods for political science research questions.
3Utilize commonly used software applications to analyze data.
4Assess the benefits and limits of different research methods for making valid descriptive and causal claims, noting differences in internal and external validity.
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