Political Science 797AA - ST-Intro Quantitative Analysis
Fall
2015
01
3.00
Justin Gross
TU TH 1:00PM 2:15PM
UMass Amherst
37427
This course is an introduction to statistical research methods for political science. The material covered will include probability theory, descriptive statistics, data visualization, the principles of statistical inference, and linear regression. Upon completion, students will be able to understand, evaluate and criticize the use of basic statistical methods for social science research. The course will also serve as a useful prerequisite for more advanced research methods courses.
This course is open to Political Science Graduate students only.