POL 314Research Methodology
Political & International Studies · 3 credits
Description
The course examines the various approaches to social and scientific inquiries. It explains the different methods social scientists utilize in order to construct and verify political theories. It provides the student with the analytical skills required to design scientific research, construct a theory, implement appropriate research methods, identify a required research sample, conduct research analysis, verify hypotheses, make generalizations, and write a research report. Prerequisite: POL201, SOC201, PSY201 or SOC301. [3-0, 3 cr.]
Prerequisites
Common questions about POL 314
What is POL 314 at LAU?
POL 314 Research Methodology is a 3-credit course at Lebanese American University (LAU), in the Political & International Studies department. The course examines the various approaches to social and scientific inquiries. It explains the different methods social scientists utilize in order to construct and verify political theories.
How many credits is POL 314?
POL 314 Research Methodology is worth 3 credits at LAU.
What are the prerequisites for POL 314?
POL 314 lists 3 prerequisites: POL 201 Introduction to Political Science, PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology, SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology.