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Course: 2021/2022

Methodology of Political Science
(17681)
Bachelor in History and Politics (Plan: 394 - Estudio: 352)


Coordinating teacher: LORENZO RODRIGUEZ, JAVIER

Department assigned to the subject: Social Sciences Department

Type: Basic Core
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course: 1º
Semester: 2º



Skills and learning outcomes
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Description of contents: programme
1. The logic of research in Political Science 2. The problem of causality in Political Science 3. Case and variable studies. 4. The Comparative Method in Political Science 5. Theories and Hypotheses 6. Research design 7. Data collection techniques 8. Data analysis 9. Visualization, preparation and reporting of research papers
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.