2025-2026 College Catalog

POLS 320 Political Science Research Methods

This course is distinct from most others in the discipline due to its focus on the application of scientific principles to develop reasoned explanations for political phenomena and evaluate the veracity of empirical data. Contemporary scholarship in political science is increasingly quantitative, so this course will emphasize how statistical techniques are used to examine and interpret social science data. This class will cover fundamental elements of political science research including the definition and measurement of concepts, the rationale of inferential statistics, and the implementation of various research designs.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Complete MATH 123 or MATH 223

Distribution

Social Analysis