WWS 332
- Spring 2011-2012
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Quantitative Analysis for Public Policy
The course is designed for students preparing to incorporate statistical analysis in their policy research. In the context of case studies, it will cover the principal methods of data analysis and applied statistics in social science and policy research, including multiple regression, analysis of variance and nonparametric methods. Students are expected to have some knowledge of basic probability and statistical concepts.
Sample reading list:
A. Agresti, B. Finlay,
Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences, 4th ed.
Reading/Writing assignments:
Regular homework assignments and a term paper.
Requirements/Grading:
Mid Term Exam - 20%
Take Home Final Exam - 30%
Quizzes - 15%
Precept Participation - 5%
Problem set(s) - 30%
Other Requirements:
Open to Juniors and Seniors Only.
Reserved Seats:
Open to POL Concentrators Only 10
WWS and WPP Students Only 40
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
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Class number: 42970
Section: L01
Time:
10:00 am
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10:50 am
Days:
M
W
Building-Room:
Robertson Hall
023
Enrolled/Limit:
31/
50
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Section: P01
Time:
11:00 am
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11:50 am
Days:
W
Building-Room:
Enrolled/Limit:
0/
15
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Section: P02
Time:
1:30 pm
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2:20 pm
Days:
Th
Building-Room:
Enrolled/Limit:
0/
12
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Section: P03
Time:
7:30 pm
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8:20 pm
Days:
Th
Building-Room:
Enrolled/Limit:
0/
12