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PSC 781

Research Design in Political Science

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

Provides an introduction to research in political science, elements of research design, and the connection between theories and methodological approaches.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • describe the nature of graduate school and the nature of the political science discipline.
  • articulate the basis of understanding human knowledge and the acquisition of that knowledge.
  • explain the basis of scientific inquiry.
  • describe, evaluate and use models and theories in the discipline.
  • explain the nature of causality, inference, and correlation.
  • identify and contend with threats to research validity and reliability.
  • explain and demonstrate the basis of qualitative research.