POLS2399 — Research Methods in Political Science: Reviews & Ratings

POLS2399 (Research Methods in Political Science) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 2.8/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.

Examines the range of research methods and designs used in political science, based on applying the logic of social scientific inquiry. Reviews experimental research, comparative methods, case studies, interviewing, surveys, program evaluation, and other topics relevant to the discipline, as well as questions related to the practice of research ethics. Course activities include intensive writing assignments by students. Requires prior completion of at least two of the following courses: POLS 1150, POLS 1155, and POLS 1160.

Average rating
2.8/5
Difficulty
3.2/5
Ratings
39
Last taught
Fall 2026
Credits
4 Hours
Prerequisites
ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C
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Writing Intensive

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Data updated October 2026.

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