Summer Timetable

POL222H1F L5101

Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning I

Themes

Introduces the foundations of quantitative empirical research methods - increasingly popular and important part of political science research and public policy debates - to enable you to interpret and evaluate the results of the studies that employ these methods. Topics include scientific study of politics, causal theory, and quantitative empirical research designs.

Texts

TBA

Format and Requirements

Two lectures/labs per week with regular tutorials. The course will be assessed by two class tests and interpretation of a research paper, plus small quizzes and tutorial participation.

Prerequisites

1.0 credit in POL/ JPA/ JPF/ JPI/ JPR/ JPS/ JRA courses

Exclusions
POL242Y5/ECO220Y1/PSY201H1/SOC202H1/STA220H1