Introduction to scientific method, data gathering, research design, statistical analysis, and computer applications for international relations and comparative studies research. The course is designed for the beginning student and employs a hands-on approach. The course also develops the analytical skills students need as active consumers of research findings. Applications are geared to research projects to be encountered in subsequent SIS courses.
Note: The on-line version of the course focuses on the process of conducting empirical research using on-line sources of information, both in terms of scholarly literature and data and other resources.