PSCI107

RESEARCH METHODS

Clark Core FA Formal Analysis
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Also listed under 1 other title
  • Research Methods
Terms offered
32
Data refreshed
Sep 29, 2026

Description

Considers the logic of the research process, from formulating and stating testable hypotheses and operationalizing concepts to collecting and analyzing appropriate data. Explores both concepts and techniques, including statistical analysis. Students design research projects that include original data analysis. BY PERM ONLY

Syllabi

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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026

2010
2026
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 58% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2018. Department course count falling about 2% per year. 2030 Spring: 62% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 67% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2017. 2029 Spring: 67% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 71% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2016. 2028 Spring: 71% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 74% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2015. 2027 Spring: 74% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2026 1 section 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2025 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2024 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2023 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2022 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2021 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2020 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2019 1 section 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2018 1 section 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2017 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2016 1 section 1 section Not offered No data for this term
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term

Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.

Meeting times

Most recent first
  • Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC103 2026-12026-2
  • Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM JC105 2026-12026-220162016-220152013
  • Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM JC105 2025202420242023-12023-22019-1 +8 more Also offered in Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011
  • Tue, Thu, 6:00 PM–7:15 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF222 2025
  • Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC103 202320222020-12020-22012
  • Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM ONLINE 2020
  • Mon, Fri, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM JC105 2018-12018-2
  • Thu, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM JC105 2017-2
2026–27 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2026–27
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2026Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 11 of 25 enrolled20564
2025–26 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2025–26
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2026Suzanne E. ScogginsLecture1 23 of 25 enrolled30125
Fall 2025Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 24 of 25 enrolled20564
2024–25 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2024–25
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2025Romulus MaierLecture1 17 of 25 enrolled30125
Fall 2024Eveline M. DowlingLecture1 25 of 25 enrolled20564
2023–24 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2023–24
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2024Suzanne E. ScogginsLecture1 25 of 25 enrolled30125
Fall 2023Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 26 of 25 enrolled20564
2022–23 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2022–23
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2023Suzanne E. ScogginsLecture1 25 of 25 enrolled30125
Fall 2022Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 15 of 25 enrolled20564
2021–22 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2021–22
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2022Suzanne E. ScogginsLecture1 25 of 25 enrolled30125
Fall 2021Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 19 of 25 enrolled24531
2020–21 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2020–21
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2021Seulah ChoiLecture1 22 of 25 enrolled30560
Fall 2020Suzanne E. ScogginsOnline1 33 of 30 enrolled24531
2019–20 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2019–20
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2020Suzanne E. ScogginsLecture1 29 of 25 enrolled30560
Fall 2019Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 25 of 25 enrolled24531
2018–19 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2018–19
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2019Suzanne E. ScogginsLecture1 28 of 25 enrolled30560
Fall 2018Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 25 of 25 enrolled24531
2017–18 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2017–18
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2018Suzanne E. ScogginsLecture1 25 of 23 enrolled30560
Fall 2017Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 24 of 24 enrolled24531
2016–17 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2016–17
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2017Suzanne E. ScogginsLecture1 26 of 24 enrolled30560
Fall 2016Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 26 of 25 enrolled24531
2015–16 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2015–16
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2016Srinivasan SitaramanLecture1 32 of 30 enrolled30560
Fall 2015Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 25 of 25 enrolled24531
2014–15 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2014–15
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2015Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 23 of 30 enrolled30560
Spring 2015Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 24 of 25 enrolled34518
2013–14 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2013–14
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2014Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 25 of 30 enrolled30560
Fall 2013Srinivasan SitaramanLecture1 25 of 20 enrolled20694
2012–13 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2012–13
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2013Srinivasan SitaramanLecture1 29 of 25 enrolled30560
Fall 2012Sharon P. Krefetz (She/Her)Lecture1 27 of 25 enrolled20694
2011–12 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2011–12
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2012Ravi K. PerryLecture1 33 of 25 enrolled30560
Fall 2011Sharon P. Krefetz (She/Her)Lecture1 30 of 25 enrolled20694
2010–11 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI107, 2010–11
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2011Sharon P. Krefetz (She/Her)Lecture1 28 of 25 enrolled38906
Fall 2010Ravi K. PerryLecture1 30 of 25 enrolled27763