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PSCI 231 Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Research in Political Science 4.0 Credits

Considers the theoretical and methodological challenges and opportunities associated with qualitative and multi-method research designs. Includes issues of causation, explanation, and inference, as well as practical considerations of specific research designs and methods. The qualitative research designs considered include “small-n” historical case studies and process tracing. Specific techniques include focus groups, structured and semi-structured interviews, oral histories, archival research, participant observation, ethnographic investigations, action research, and the use of memoir and journalistic sources as data.

College/Department: College of Arts and Sciences
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit