Research Methods and Project Design
Political Science · 3 hrs Lecture
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where POL-3224 counts
Counts toward 4 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This is a basic course in research design, intended for beginners. It includes, but is not limited to, research design and evaluation, measurement, sampling, data collection methods, elementary data analysis, research ethics, and reporting results.
Note
Students may not receive credit for this course and the former POL-2206(3).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.