| Part I: The Scientific Method |
| 1 |
Introduction and Course Overview |
| 2 |
Models and Theories in Political Science (PDF) |
| Part II: Methods of Research |
| 3 |
Introduction to Research Design and the Experimental Method (PDF) |
| 4 |
Case Studies, Comparing Cases, and Statistical Analysis (PDF) |
| Part III: Gathering Data |
| 5 |
Selecting and Sampling Cases (PDF) |
| 6 |
Observation, Measurement, and Political Implications I (PDF) |
| 7 |
Observation, Measurement, and Political Implications II (PDF) |
| Part IV: Guest Lectures |
| 8 |
Stephen Ansolabehere |
| 9 |
TBA |
| Part V: Student Presentations |
| 10 |
Group 1 |
| 11 |
Group 2 |
| 12 |
Group 3 |
| Part VI: Conclusions |
| 13 |
Final Thoughts: Ethics and Political Research |