GOV 1013 - Election Polling and Public Opinion

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

This course will provide students an opportunity to examine the intersection between research methods and political discourse by focusing attention on election and public opinion polls, particularly as reported in the media and used as a source of political information by both the general public and political leaders. Students will gain practical skills in survey design and evaluation by analyzing and critically assessing current opinion polls, designing survey questions and interpreting results.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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