An introduction to the design and evaluation of political research, from formulating clear questions and gathering appropriate data, to the use of simple statistical techniques for analyzing data and presenting evidence.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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Leah Stokes
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PS15 . 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

Stokes is really smart and makes PS15 more interesting. Sit in the back if you don't want to be called on in lecture. Read the textbook! I found section to be more helpful for the tests and homework than lecture. The tests (midterm and final) are extremely easy if you've been paying attention in section. Homework is exactly like section activities.

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PS15 . 1 Year, 9 Months Ago

Professor Stokes had a no-email policy, for both her and her TAs. She also often cold calls during lectures, which I hated. Office hours are a must to receive a good grade in her class, as they are extremely helpful when it comes to homework. The grade is largely dependent on homework and in-class midterm and final.

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POLSCI15 . 1 Year, 9 Months Ago

Professor is really great and has an amazing personality, however the work load was heavy and pretty difficult in my opinion. The tests seemed intense, but just study and it'll be fine.

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PS15 . 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

Charismatic lecturer. Very very smart, and good at explaining content and engaging the class. Stokes/TAs disallow email, and are only accessible through office hours. Stoke's Zoom office hours have to be booked a week in advance. Even if you have a strong grasp on coding this class is very difficult. I still think that she does a great job.

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PS15 . 7 Years Ago

Every political science major already knows that PS15 is the least favorite pre-req for the major, but Professor Stokes creates a class that turns unappealing statistics into a dope subject. The level of engagement in this class is on a new level so don't daydream! Stokes is by far an amazing educator who is quirky and extremely intelligent.

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PS15 . 8 Years Ago

This is a straightforward class. Keep up with the reading, lectures are posted online, and problem sets are doable when you work with others or go to office hours. Professor Stokes is great, lectures can be a bit dry because of content but she tries to keep students engaged which I appreciated. I would take another class with her.

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