We feature resources to support teaching and learning political science research merthods with The Essentials of Political Analysis and the Companions to Political Analysis.
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THIS WEEK: A Scientific Approach to Politics
Overview: Students are introduced to the scientific approach in political analysis, focusing on evidence-based reasoning and critical inquiry. The course begins by discussing how scientific principles are applied to study political phenomena, setting the stage for the course. The Essentials preface and Companion introductions do not include exercises because this is typically an orientation week when students can drop/add classes.UPCOMING: The Definition and Measurement of Concepts
Overview: Students will learn how to define political concepts and operationalize them into measurable variables. Skills include formulating clear definitions and understanding the link between theoretical and empirical research using software to create operational definitions.
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