RESEARCH METHODS GRADUATE COURSE

For my syllabus, click here.
For class notes to date, click here.
Study hints for the next test are here
For examples of past tests, click here.
Some examples of validity concerns
A sample of the student research paper is provided here.
A second sample of a student research paper is provided here
A third sample of a student research paper is provided here
A table for calculating sample error is available
A summary of variables asked in the Mississippi Poll is available here, and it is a great starting point for creating your model
For information on the Mississippi Poll (the codebook), click here.
For information on the methods used in the Mississippi Poll, click here.
For a bibliography of political science journal articles, click here.
For a bibliography of articles written by Dr. Shaffer, examine two sources: the on-line pubs available, and the formal vita.
For an article in National Review on the ecological fallacy and multiple regression involving the disputed Florida 2000 presidential election results, click here.
For comments about the class by past students, click here.
Read MSU's policy on Ethics in Research