Advanced Quantitative Methods

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Overview

Subject area

PAF

Catalog Number

9177

Course Title

Advanced Quantitative Methods

Department(s)

Description

Intended for students interested in advanced quantitative research methods used in policy analysis, this course focuses on causal effects, especially of programsor policies. Topics include random assignment, multiple regression, instrumentalvariables, and difference-in-differences estimation. Students learn these approaches and techniques through hands-on projects and exercises on contemporary policy problems using real data and statistical software.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

Yes

Total Completions Allowed

5

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

037333

Course Schedule