Political Science Research Methods
General
Prefix
POL
Course Number
201
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Introductory concepts and methods for studying government, planning research, accessing sources, presentation of research, and term papers. Integrated lab.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Explain how research supports the formation of political policy and influences administrative decision making.
Outcome
Evaluate empirical research published in referred journals.
Outcome
Create a research proposal based on primary sources.
Outcome
Complete a set of basic statistical analyses using primary political science data.
Dependencies
Courses
POL201
is a
prerequisite
for:
Programs
POL201
is a
completion requirement
for: