PLSC 499 - Seminar in Research Techniques

Institution:

Saint Francis University

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

The scope of political science (definitions, approaches, issues, relationship tonatural, physical, and other social sciences, etc.). Research methods (hypotheses, research designs, measurement, sampling, literature reviews, surveys, interviewing, etc.). Statistical analysis (descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, significance testing, software packages, etc.). The course culminates in the preparation and presentation of a senior capstone research paper. Prerequisite: Except for students majoring in political science or public administration, consent of the instructor. Fall.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.francis.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 472-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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