Classes

Instructor

Political Science 585 - Techniques in Political Analysis

PS 585 introduces students to the process of empirical political analysis. It focuses on elementary statistics, including data description, probabilities, significance testing, correlation, and regression analysis. It also explores the greater research methods enterprise used to make claims about political phenomena. Students will gain insight into theory building, research design and empirical testing that can be applied across disciplines and in various careers.

Required readings (on Carmen)
Lecture slides (on Carmen)
Basic stats in political science articles: Berinsky's list & Martinez's list
Writing guides: Box-Steffensmeier's Basics & Stimson's Professional

Teaching Assistant

ICPSR - Mathematical Models: Game Theory - Summer 2005
Political Science 516 - Judicial Politics - Spring 2005
Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Politics - Winter 2005
Political Science 502 - Campaign Politics - Autumn 2004