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POLS 331W - Introduction to Research Methods

An introduction to research methods that includes framing research questions, evaluating and using scholarly resources, and developing an appreciation for multi-disciplinary and ethics in research.

Statistical Information from Government Websites

Statistics can be useful to support your argument, provide relevant numbers, or to demonstrate the need or services or programs. General statistics are not always available in research articles because research articles usually focus on a narrow area of research. When statistics regarding the general populous are needed, government and private information sources are the best place to look.

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