Research Methods. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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This course provides students with the opportunity to develop a basic working knowledge of the empirical, quantitative approaches/techniques social scientists use in understanding social/political phenomena. The conceptual focus will be on classic hypothesis testing. The class will culminate with multiple regression analysis and its extensions. Students will be given an opportunity to learn how to read the empirical, quantitative primary political science literature, and conduct a statistical analysis of a question in political science. (Same as POL 5013 . Credit cannot be earned for both GLA 5013 and POL 5013 .) Course Fee: GL01 $90.