Introduction
Descriptive inference
1
Basic tools of quantitative reasoning
2
Sampling
3
p-values
4
Linear regression
Causal inference
5
Alternate explanations
6
Randomized experiments
7
Non-random comparisons
8
Statistical control
Assessing research
9
Imperfect indicators of quality
10
Threats to inference 1
11
Threats to Inference 2
12
Ethical issues
Wildcard topics
13
Political science measures
14
Meta-analysis in Microsoft Excel
15
Data visualization in R
16
Simulations and tests in R
Miscellany
17
Syllabus
18
Practice exam items
19
Credits
20
Class meetings
21
Big ideas in POL 138
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POL 138 Fall 2025
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Syllabus