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This course is a practical introduction to quantitative research methods in political science. It examines the logic of quantitative social research, including issues of sampling, measurement, and statistical inference. Students will use the SPSS for Windows statistical software package and become familiar with a number of different data sets. Students will develop an understanding of a range of statistical techniques for the manipulation and analysis of political science and international relations data, including multivariate techniques typically used for analysing such data.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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To understand political institutions, attitudes, behaviours and policy outcomes requires the application of concepts and theories to factual information about the political world. This course is an introduction to that endeavour and takes the student from the process of data collection, to measurement issues, and finally to analysis and the interpretation of results. It presents a range of quantitative methods and is designed as a practical introduction to research methods in politics and international relations.
For students studying an MRes in Political Studies
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
100% in-course assessment:
2 x class tests 20% each; replication project 40%; article for online publication 20%
There are no assessments for this course.
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