Let us say we drew a sample of 1,500 adults and asked them if they approved of the way Barack Obama was handling his job as president. Can we estimate the percentage of all American adults who approve? (Image by Christopher Dilts on flickr.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Charles Stewart, III
MIT Course Number
17.871
As Taught In
Spring 2012
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course introduces students to the conduct of political research using quantitative methodologies. The methods are examined in the context of specific political research activities like public opinion surveys, voting behavior, Congressional behavior, comparisons of political processes in different countries, and the evaluation of public policies. Students participate in joint class projects and conduct individual projects.