PS 495 Topics in Specialized Research Methods for Political Science

An examination of a specialized methodological approach and/or technique for interpreting and conducting empirical political science research. Each quarter will offer in-depth coverage of a single topic; topics will vary from quarter to quarter dependent on student interests and instructor specialty. Sample topics include: network analysis, survey research, qualitative methods, formal modeling, maximum likelihood estimation, or usage of specific statistical software applications. Expected preparation: Mth 243, Mth 244, and/or PS 491. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics.