Political Science 756 - Survey Research Methods

At the end of this course students should 1. Be able to understand and apply the scientific method to the study of politics, particularly as it pertains to modern survey methodology in the collection and analysis of data. 2. Fluently consume and critique political science literature using and on survey research methods. 3. Be able to design survey research studies with a clear understanding of issues related to inference, identify threats to causal inference, and suggest solutions to those threats. 4. Be in a position to design and implement surveys measuring public opinion.

Open to Graduate students only. For interested DACSS students: This course assumes a working knowledge of R. If you do not have a strong background in R (e.g., have not already taken and passed DACSS 601 Data Science Fundamentals or an equivalent), please contact the instructor to discuss strategies for preparing for this course.