Summer Timetable
POL232H1S L5101
Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning II
Themes
Building up on POL222H1, this course examines the theoretical foundations of quantitative research and introduces students to basic tools for understanding data. Students will gain hands-on experience working with data. By the end of the semester, students will be able to conduct basic data analysis and communicate their findings.
Texts
Paul M. Kellstedt and Guy D. Whitten. The Fundamentals of Political Science Research. Third Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2018; Philip H. Pollock III and Barry C. Edwards. An R Companion to Political Analysis. 2nd Edition, CQ Press, 2017.
Format and Requirements
Several short worksheets/quizzes, one or two tests, and a short, original research paper.
Prerequisites
POL222H1
Exclusions
POL242Y5/ GGR270H1
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