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Political Research Methods

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.		 McCormack M02-0214 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0214
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course provides exposure to the major approaches to studying politics and is designed so that participants develop the skills necessary to both conduct their own research and critically evaluate the research of others. To facilitate these goals, the course is divided into four sections: (1) the politics and ethics of research; (20 conceptual issues in research ; (3) quantitative data collection and analysis; and (4) qualitative data collection and analysis.

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

McCormack M02-0214

Enrolled / Capacity

25 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Travis Johnston

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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