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
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Political
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