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Organizational matters

This course covers organizational matters, expectations, and practical information for the Research Methods class. Topics include syllabus, readings, assignments, labs, and the use of SPSS. Assignments are to be done in pairs and short assignments are given to stimulate critical thinking. The first assignment is due on Jan. 20.

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Organizational matters

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  1. Organizational matters • Professors Powell and Niemi • TAs Arthur Spirling and Peter Loewen • Office hours • Possible use of e-mail—their university accounts

  2. The syllabus, assignments, etc. • Readings JSTOR—what it is Electronic readings as well Our expectations—backed by assignments • Grading, make-up exams Be sure to read the first part of the syllabus

  3. Labs • For discussing assignments—not simply answering questions • For hands-on work This means using computers to do statistical work • SPSS Simple set of programs The companion text explains it

  4. The texts and reading • Texts are best of their kind • Straightforward, not difficult • As noted, the companion volume makes using the computer easy • Readings illustrate/amplify what is discussed in the texts

  5. Practical matters • Lab attendance is expected • Time allowed for lectures, labs One hour for lectures, but keep an hour & 15 minutes open Fifty minutes for labs (despite registrar’s course list says) • You are expected go to the lab you signed up for (but occasional change is OK).

  6. Practical matters (cont.) • Pace of course—you need to keep abreast of the schedule • Assignments to be done in pairs Pick pairs today Hand in assignment, even if no pair Can change pairs if necessary

  7. A bit of substance • Research methods is more than statistics Text, p. xv. • Fact/value distinction • Scientific approach

  8. Short assignmentsFirst one due • Normally due when we begin a section • Not intended to be difficult, but they should make you think about the lectures/reading • Short answers appropriate (perhaps one page altogether) • Typed (though figures/tables can be hand-written) • Hand out first one Due in class next Thu., Jan. 20

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