POLI 200
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Political Inquiry
Course Description
Methodology of political science, including theory and techniques of qualitative and quantitative research design.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
4
Fixed/Max
4
Fixed
3
Fixed
1
Note
Prerequisite to all upper-division courses.
Title
Faith and Political Analysis
Learning Outcome
Reflect on the ways in which science and faith work together.
Title
Explore and understand existing research
Learning Outcome
Find, read, critically evaluate, and synthesize existing social science research as a basis for developing new research projects.
Title
Develop research designs
Learning Outcome
Formulate well-developed research questions and research designs that will produce new knowledge.
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Articulate theoretical arguments
Learning Outcome
Elaborate theoretical arguments about cause and effect in social science.
Title
Understand hypothesis testing
Learning Outcome
Construct, evaluate, and test hypotheses using qualitative, quantitative, and experimental methods.
Title
Effective Writing
Learning Outcome
Write in a professional, academic way.
