Assessing Basic Demographic Literacy Among Undergraduate Political Science Students: Why It Matters and How to Improve It

• In Event: Acquiring Analytical Skills for Political Science

Brief Overview

Basic demographic knowledge is vital for understanding politics, but little is known about the demographic literacy of political science students. Using a multi-year sample of undergraduates, we report upon their knowledge of basic demography.

Authors

• Deborah R. McFarlane, University of New Mexico-Main Campus

• Wendy L. Hansen, University of New Mexico