This course, the first in a yearlong sequence, introduces students to the best practices in survey design as well as the theoretical underpinnings and concrete challenges of survey research, intended to help students better understand, interpret and critically evaluate surveys and public opinion polls. Students will have the opportunity to gain real, hands-on experience in the conceptualization and design of a survey to be fielded in the spring as part of Gov 1010b. Fall: Tues/Thurs 11:30-1:00