INTREL 613 - International Relations Research Methods

3 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded
Not repeatable for credit

Description:
This course introduces basic concepts and skills necessary for students to carry out research and to interpret the research of others in the field of international relations. It discusses the stages of research, from identifying appropriate questions and assessing existing literature; the challenge of framing questions in researchable fashion identifying the best research approaches for those questions; the problems associated with creating and evaluation data, whether quantitative or qualitative; and strategies for drawing defensible conclusions and identifying further areas for research.

Enrollment Requirements:
Pre-requisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor

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