Description
POL 398 Research Methods Three credit hours
The study and application of basic research materials and methods in political science. Emphasis on understanding advantages and disadvantages of various research methods, and building facility in reading and evaluating different types of studies. A writing and speaking intensive course, preparatory for senior paper project. Required for all majors. Should be taken spring semester of junior year. Prerequisites: Statistics (MTH 136 or SSC 233); POL 131. (Spring Semester).