May 19, 2025  
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

POL 201 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Political Science


Elementary statistical methods in empirical political science, focusing on the analysis of public opinion, survey research designs, sampling, and probability. The course considers the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to testing hypotheses on various political issues. May not be taken for credit after any other course that satisfies the major¿s methodology requirement. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of entry skill in mathematics requirement or SBC category QPS or MAT Placement Score of level 2 or higher

Advisory Preq: POL 101  or POL 102  or POL 103  

DEC: C

SBC: QPS