POLI 302
Experimental Research Methods
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Students will learn how to conduct experiments in the social sciences. All students will conduct an original experiment, learn how to analyze the data, and present their results in a publishable format.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Poli 200 and Poli 328, or concurrent enrollment.
Title
Master the Experimental Method
Learning Outcome
Use appropriate methods of sampling, intervention, random assignment, measurement, and statistical analysis in constructing and executing an original experiment in political science.
Title
Effective and Professional Writing
Learning Outcome
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
Title
Effective Oral Communication
Learning Outcome
Communicate effectively by presenting ideas in a high-quality oral presentation.
Title
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Think critically, analytically, and synthetically.
