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Public Opinion
GOV 2312

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Description

This class examines key questions in the study of public opinion, such as the role of knowledge and information, the stability of attitudes, and how public opinion shapes political decision making of leaders. The class also teaches students how to design and analyze public opinion surveys. During this class we will design, conduct and analyze 3 national sample surveys, using a professional survey firm.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

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Department Government
Course Component Seminar
Subject Government
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Course Requirements Course open to Doctoral Students. Undergraduates permitted upon petition.
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution None
Course Level Primarily for Graduate Students