Common use of Research Methods Clause in Contracts

Research Methods. Students should have a demonstrated understanding of the basic concepts and ideas in Research Methods: Competency 1: The logic and the skills of social science research as well as the process of writing for an academic audience Competency 2: Research methods and applications as they relate to the practice of political science research Competency3: Causation, research design, conceptualization and measurement, operationalization, research models, and quantitative and qualitative analysis for the exploration, description, and explanation of political and social phenomena Competency 4: Data collection and introductory statistical concepts and consider current political events as well as ongoing political questions as a means of investigating various methods of inquiry