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This course offers a comprehensive overview of the diverse research methods used in the field of international relations, enabling students to better understand how scholars investigate global issues and events. We will explore various tools that researchers utilize to answer key research questions in the field. The course introduces students to both qualitative and quantitative approaches. On the qualitative side, studies will learn about comparative case-study methods as well as single case studies. Quantitative approaches covered include observational data, experimental methods, and natural experiments. The course aims to help students make practical use of these approaches, with emphasis placed on the intuition behind these diverse approaches and their respective strengths and limitations. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to critically assess the major types of research in the field of international relations and use these approaches in their own research projects.