Political Science Research Methods (CVS-0148)

Fall 2026 · CVS 0148 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

The study of quantitative methods for investigating political issues and policy controversies. Focuses on collecting, analyzing, and presenting data. Emphasizes hands-on training that provides useful skills for academic and professional settings. Topics covered include: measurement, hypothesis development, survey design, experiments, content analysis, significance tests, correlation, and regression. No prior statistics background necessary. Prerequisites: PS 11, 21, 41, 42, or 61. A methodologically focused course.

Course codes: CVS-0148, CVS 0148, CVS0148, CVS-148, CVS 148, CVS148, PS-0103, PS 0103, PS0103, PS-103, PS 103, PS103

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