Replication Data for: Integrating the Use of Statistical Software into Undergraduate Political Methodology Courses

Teaching undergraduate political methodology courses is a challenging task, yet has garnered little pedagogical discussion within the discipline. With the growing use of technology in the classroom, as well as the growing demand for data science and data literacy in our society, better understanding how we use statistical software in these courses is warranted. In this short paper, we shed light on current practices in teaching political methodology courses, with a particular emphasis on the use of statistical software. Combining an analysis of 93 course syllabi with a quantitative survey of research method instructors, we provide key information on the structure of these courses and how they incorporate statistical software. Our results reflect the growing importance of data literacy within the discipline, and suggest that more intentional discussions of research method pedagogy are needed in the future.