POLI 101: Research Methods
University of California, Santa Cruz
Focuses upon quantitative data analysis and research methods used in the study of politics. Through a series of hands-on assignments students learn to describe data and statistical relationships, measure complex variables, assess statistical significance and construct multivariate models with both indirect relationships and interactions. (Formerly Introduction to Research Methods.)
Average GPA: 2.77
Grade distribution records: 137 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 1 | 0.7% |
| A | 11 | 8.0% |
| A- | 10 | 7.3% |
| B+ | 11 | 8.0% |
| B | 18 | 13.1% |
| B- | 16 | 11.7% |
| C+ | 5 | 3.6% |
| C | 7 | 5.1% |
| C- | 2 | 1.5% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.7% |
| D | 1 | 0.7% |
| F | 7 | 5.1% |
| P | 28 | 20.4% |
| NP | 6 | 4.4% |
| W | 13 | 9.5% |
Based on 137 student grade records across 5 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Joseph Fletcher 109 students, Average GPA 2.68
- Scott Winford Newsome 28 students, Average GPA 3.04