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Doctoral students are required to take POSC 449 and a second research
methods course. This second research methods course can be taken outside of
the department. Below is a list of courses to consider. Students should
confirm the information below, consult with the instructors about
eligibility for enrollment, and inquire as to whether POSC 449 can serve in
place of other prerequisites. Please note that some of these courses might
not be offered regularly and that only 400-level and higher courses count
toward the 45 hour doctoral degree requirement. Students may also consider
other research methods courses not appearing on this list. Taking any course
outside of the department, including those listed below, requires prior
approval from the Graduate Coordinator.
ANTH 319, Introduction to Statistical Analysis in the Social Sciences
3 Credits
Statistical description (central tendency, variation, correlation, etc.) and
statistical evaluation (two sample comparisons, regression, analysis of
variance, nonparametric statistics). Developing an understanding of
statistical inference, particularly on proper usage of statistical methods.
Examples from the social sciences.
ECON 326, Econometrics
3 Credits
This course covers the techniques used by economists to estimate the
parameters of economic relationships such as demand curves and consumption
functions. Prerequisites: ECON 102 and ECON 103 and one semester of
statistics.
ECON 328, Experimental Economics
3 Credits
This course covers the methods of experiments to study economic behavior.
This course will examine the role of market institutions, game theory, and
individual choice. Specific topics will depend on both the instructor and
student interest, but will include market organization, game theory and
rational choice and recent modifications to economic thinking on these
topics.
Prerequisite: ECON 102.
ECON 329, Game Theory: The Economics of Thinking Strategically
3 Credits
The term "game theory" refers to the set of tools economists use to think
about strategic interactions among small groups of individuals and firms.
The primary purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic
concepts of game theory and its applications. The class will stress the use
of game theory as a tool for building models of important economic
phenomena. The class will also include a number of experiments designed to
illustrate the game theoretic results, and to highlight how reality may
depart from the theory. The course will stress the value of thinking
strategically and provide students with a framework for thinking
strategically in their everyday lives. Rather than approaching each
strategic situation they encounter as a unique problem, students will be
taught to recognize patterns in the situations they face and to generalize
from specific experiences. Prerequisite: ECON 102.
HSTY 611. Introduction to Historiography (3)
Required seminar for all M.A. and Ph.D. students. Introduces students to
historiographical and methodological issues.
PSCL 375, Research Design and Analysis
3 Credits
Conceptual and methodological issues confronted by the behavioral scientist
conducting research. Major experimental designs and statistical procedures.
Intuitive understanding of the mathematical operations. Prerequisite: PSCL
282
PSCL 407, Research Design and Quantitative Analysis I
3 Credits
Intermediate research design and statistical analysis used in psychological
research. Statistical inference from single variables, elementary principles
of probability, correlation and regression. Prerequisite: PSCL 282
PSCL 408, Research Design and Quantitative Analysis II
3 Credits
Advanced research design and statistical analysis used in psychological
research. Statistical inference from multiple variables, multiple
correlation and regression, analysis of variance, nonparametric statistics.
Prerequisite: PSCL 407
PSCL 417, Multivariate Data Analysis
3 Credits
Major statistical techniques used in experimental and survey research
containing more than one dependent variable. Techniques discussed include
multiple regression, canonical correlation, multivariate analysis of
variance. Discrimination analysis, cluster analysis and factor analysis.
SOCI 303, Social Research Methods
3 Credits
Principles of making causal inferences about human behavior; problem
formulation and research design; measurement of sociological concepts; data
collection and analysis method; evaluation research findings. Prerequisite:
SOCI 112
SOCI 314, Qualitative Methods/Field Research
3 Credits
General introduction to qualitative research methods in which each student
conducts research project. Guides students through research process from
entering field and data collection and analysis to writing article suitable
for publication. Prerequisite: SOCI 112
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