Empirical Methods for Political Science
GOVT 366
Spring 2015
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This course is an introduction to the concepts, tools, and methods used in the study of political phenomena, with an emphasis on both the practical and theoretical concerns involved in scientific research. It is designed to get students to think like social scientists and covers topics in research design, hypotheses generation, concept/indicator development, data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and interpretation. Students will become better critical consumers of arguments made in mass media, scholarly journals, and political debates. The course is especially appropriate for juniors who are considering writing a thesis in government. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: GOVT151 OR GOVT155 OR GOVT157 OR GOVT159 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CADS)(DATA-MN)(GOVT)(GOVT-American)(GOVT-Comparativ)(GOVT-Intl.)(HRAD-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Readings will primarily be from scholarly journals and other outside material, but Johnson & Reynolds, The Fundamentals of Political Science Research, is strongly recommended.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Six smaller assignments, two longer assignments and a final paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students hoping to register during drop/add should follow wait list instructions available here: http://efowler.faculty.wesleyan.edu/teaching/waitlist/ |
| Instructor(s): Franklin Fowler,Erika Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: FISK115; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 6 | FR: 0 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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