Portland-State-University 2023-2024 Bulletin

PS 491 Testing Theories in Political Science

Survey of the most common methods used to evaluate empirical questions in political science research and assess the adequacy of theories. The course prepares students to interpret, critique, design, and conduct social scientific analysis. It examines both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including case study, content analysis, interviewing, surveys, participant observation, field experiments, and statistical analysis.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Upper division standing or permission of instructor.
  • Up one level
  • 400