POLI 317

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Public Opinion and Voting Behavior

Political Science College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Relationship between attitudes, opinion, and voting behavior in American politics and institutions.

When Taught

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Recommended

Poli 328

Title

Political Process, Theory, and Thought

Learning Outcome

Students will acquire a minimum of two theoretical perspectives to explain why voters choose a particular candidate.

Title

Effective Research and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will learn the fundamentals of survey research design and analysis, including an understanding and appreciation for the concept of “Total Survey Error.”

Title

Critical Thinking and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to articulate the relationship between public opinion and democracy.

Title

Effective Research and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will use statistics to make inferences about the relationships between variables that affect voting behavior or public opinion.

Title

Political Process, Theory, and Thought

Learning Outcome

Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.

Title

Effective Research and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.

Title

Critical Thinking and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.