POL SCI 3N06 - Research Methods, Statistics and Political Analysis

6 unit(s)

An introduction to the study of concept and theory formation, and an overview of the scope, research methods and statistical techniques of political science.
Three hours; two terms
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
Antirequisite(s): POL SCI 2F06
Not open to students with credit or registration in COMMERCE 2QA3 , ECON 2B03 , ECON 3U03 , GEO 2S03, HTH SCI 1F03, HTH SCI 2A03 , KINESIOL 3C03 , PNB 2XE3 , PNB 3XE3 , POL SCI 2F06, PSYCH 2RA3, 2RB3, SOC SCI 2J03 or any Level II, III or IV Statistics course. POL SCI 2O06 and 3N06 (formerly 2F06) are required for students in Honours Political Science programs. These two courses are recommended for students in B.A. programs. Effective 2009-2010 for students entering Level II of an Honours B.A. or B.A. program in Political Science, a course in Canadian Politics will be required (See Canadian Politics field of study below). For students who entered these programs prior to 2009-2010, three units of Canadian Politics is strongly recommended. Some Level III courses do not have course prerequisites. However, students without related Level II courses should contact one of the Department’s undergraduate advisors or the course instructor to determine whether they have the appropriate academic background for any specific Level III course. FIELDS OF STUDY Students are responsible for ensuring that course prerequisites are fulfilled. I. Canadian Politics POL SCI 2D03 , 2DD3, POL SCI 2F03 , 2L03, POL SCI 3BB3 , POL SCI 3C03 , POL SCI 3FF3 , POL SCI 3FG3 , POL SCI 3GG3 , 3HH3, POL SCI 3J03 , POL SCI 3JJ3 , POL SCI 3K03 , POL SCI 3NN6 , 3S03, ENG TECH 3SP3 , POL SCI 3Z03 , POL SCI 4O06 , POL SCI 4T06