Part I: The Scientific Method |
1 | Introduction and Course Overview | |
2 | Models and Theories in Political Science | |
Part II: Methods of Research |
3 | Introduction to Research Design and The Experimental Method | |
4 | Experiments in Political Science | |
5 | Case Studies, Comparing Cases, and Statistical Analysis | Statement of Research Due for Research Design Project |
Part III: Gathering Data |
6 | Selecting and Sampling Cases | Exercise 1 Due (Questions of Validity) |
7 | Observation, Measurement, and Political Implications I | |
8 | Observation, Measurement, and Political Implications II | |
Part IV: Guest Lectures |
9 | Jens Hainmueller | Exercise 2 Due (Measurement) |
10 | Vipin Narang | Literature Review Due |
Part V: Student Presentations |
11 | Group 1 | |
12 | Group 2 | |
13 | Group 3 | |
Part VI: Conclusions |
14 | Ethics and Political Research | |
15 | Final Thoughts | Final Paper Due |