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