IPSA-USP

Concepts, Methods and Techniques in
Political Science, Public Policy
and International Relations

TRACK: AI and Political Science
WEEK 1: 11-15 JANUARY 2027

Designing Surveys and Experiments in the Age of LLMs

Faculty: Yamil R. Velez, Columbia University

Teaching Assistant: To be announced

Course Description

This course examines how large language models can support the design and evaluation of surveys and experiments in political science. Participants will study applications of generative AI to questionnaire development, experimental materials, adaptive surveys, measurement, and pretesting.

The course emphasizes research validity, transparency, bias, and reproducibility. In-person sessions run from January 11 to 14; January 15 is reserved for an asynchronous project-evaluation and feedback activity.

DATES - THIS COURSE RUNS 11-15 JANUARY 2027

what we will learn

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge in research methods and introductory statistics.