Learn Research Methods Terminology with Effective 5 Minute Reviews

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The Teaching Assistant program helps students review key political science terminology in different classes. Use this page to review key terms from Political Science Research Methods.

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ORIGINAL PROJECT: U.S. Presidents' Positions on Roll Call VotesPres. Cleveland's Positions:
53rd House 53rd Senate
54th House 54th Senate

QUIZ YOURSELF: What is post hoc theorizing?

Practice of changing the hypothesis and underlying theory after collecting data in order to “predict” results that are in line with the already-collected data.

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Teach Political Analysis

Theory & Concepts:
The Essentials of Political Analysis, 6th Edition. Classic introductory text, clear writing, helps students learn, great ancillaries. More info.

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Working with Chi Distribution Functions
From Mauricio Arango (4:12)

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Conducting a Multiple Regression using Data Analysis Tools
Todd Grande demonstrates with example (10:14).