17.871 Political Science Laboratory, Spring 2002

Stewart, Charles Haines

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Stewart, Charles Haines

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Political Science Laboratory

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Abstract

Introduces students to the conduct of political research using quantitative methodologies. The methods are examined in the context of specific political research activities like public opinion surveys, voting behavior, Congressional behavior, comparisons of political processes in different countries, and the evaluation of public policies. Students participate in joint class projects and conduct individual projects. Does not count toward HASS Requirement.

Date issued

2002-06

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/34897

Department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Political Science

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17.871-Spring2002

local: 17.871

local: IMSCP-MD5-ff395c471f29a8dd33a0b5f7d8f93080

Keywords

political process, public policy, Congressional behavior, Congress, voting behavior, public opinion surveys, statistics

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