| Part I: The Scientific Method |
| 1 | Introduction and Course Overview | |
| 2 | Models and Theories in Political Science | |
| Part II: Methods of Research |
| 3 | Introduction to Research Design and The Experimental Method | |
| 4 | Experiments in Political Science | |
| 5 | Case Studies, Comparing Cases, and Statistical Analysis | Statement of Research Due for Research Design Project |
| Part III: Gathering Data |
| 6 | Selecting and Sampling Cases | Exercise 1 Due (Questions of Validity) |
| 7 | Observation, Measurement, and Political Implications I | |
| 8 | Observation, Measurement, and Political Implications II | |
| Part IV: Guest Lectures |
| 9 | Jens Hainmueller | Exercise 2 Due (Measurement) |
| 10 | Vipin Narang | Literature Review Due |
| Part V: Student Presentations |
| 11 | Group 1 | |
| 12 | Group 2 | |
| 13 | Group 3 | |
| Part VI: Conclusions |
| 14 | Ethics and Political Research | |
| 15 | Final Thoughts | Final Paper Due |
