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LEC #TOPICSKEY DATES
Part I: The Scientific Method
1Introduction and Course Overview
2Models and Theories in Political Science
Part II: Methods of Research
3Introduction to Research Design and the Experimental Method
4Case Studies, Comparing Cases, and Statistical AnalysisExercise 1 Due (Questions of Validity)
Part III: Gathering Data
5Selecting and Sampling CasesStatement of Research Due
6Observation, Measurement, and Political Implications I
7Observation, Measurement, and Political Implications II
Part IV: Guest Lectures
8Stephen AnsolabehereExercise 2 Due (Measurement)
9TBALiterature Review Due
Part V: Student Presentations
10Group 1
11Group 2
12Group 3
Part VI: Conclusions
13Final Thoughts: Ethics and Political ResearchFinal Paper Due

 








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