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| Part I: The Scientific Method |
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Introduction and Course Overview |
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Models and Theories in Political Science |
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| Part II: Methods of Research |
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Introduction to Research Design and the Experimental Method |
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Case Studies, Comparing Cases, and Statistical Analysis |
Exercise 1 Due (Questions of Validity) |
| Part III: Gathering Data |
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Selecting and Sampling Cases |
Statement of Research Due |
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Observation, Measurement, and Political Implications I |
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Observation, Measurement, and Political Implications II |
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| Part IV: Guest Lectures |
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Stephen Ansolabehere |
Exercise 2 Due (Measurement) |
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TBA |
Literature Review Due |
| Part V: Student Presentations |
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Group 1 |
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Group 2 |
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Group 3 |
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| Part VI: Conclusions |
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Final Thoughts: Ethics and Political Research |
Final Paper Due |
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