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Courses - Spring 2023
GVPT
Government and Politics Department Site
GVPT429I
Problems in Political Behavior; Introduction to Survey Methods in Political Science
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GVPT320. Restriction: Must be in Government & Politics program.

A conceptual and practical introduction to the use of surveys in political science: learn the principles behind sampling and weighting, question design, interpretation, and presentation, as well as experiment s, within surveys. Understand how the principles are applied in the study of American politics, comparative politics, and international relations, and apply them to academic questions of students' choosing.