Political methodology is the subfield of political science that focuses on the quantitative and qualitative methods political scientists use to study politics. Many universities require one or more introductory courses in political methodology where students learn the basics of research design, statistics, and other methodologies. In 500 words or less, describe your experience with political methodology and / or statistics. What classes have you taken? What research projects have you worked on? What tools have you used? If you do not have much experience yet, that is fine. Tell us why you think you might be interested in political methodology.