POLI.4190 Public Opinion and Political Polling (Formerly 46.319 and POLI.3190)

Description

In this course, we will go on a tour-de-force to understand the science of polling, including the purpose and design of surveys, their history, and their import in contemporary society. Students will take a hands on approach and learn to write and design their own questions, work in teams to design a survey instrument of their own.

Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.