ECON180 CM - Seminar in Research Methods

This one-half credit course is a complement to preparation of a senior thesis in economics. The department strongly recommends this course for all majors who are preparing a senior thesis in economics, and the course is required for all students seeking to qualify for honors in economics, all students in the BA/MA program, and all students pursuing a sequence in finance. Students must take the course during the semester they submit the thesis. Topics include identifying research questions, developing and testing hypotheses, analyzing and critiquing literature, empirical and theoretical methodology, and oral presentation. Students may earn a maximum of 2 credits for a senior thesis project including this course. High-Pass/Pass/No-Pass grading only.

Offered: Every semester

Credit: 0.5

Course Number: ECON180 CM