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PL 460 Social Science Research Methods
John Cabot University - Full Curriculum Program
Rome, Italy
Dates: 1/14/20 - 5/9/20
PL 460 Social Science Research Methods
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: John Cabot University
Location: Rome, Italy
Primary Subject Area: Political Science
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
DESCRIPTION
This course presents an introduction to research methods commonly used by political and other social scientists. The course covers the logic of the scientific method, including literature reviews, research design, surveys and experiments, as well as the use of statistical data. Students will hand in a thesis proposal, an outline of their senior thesis topic, and their choice of first and second readers as an exit requirement.