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This course is a standard introduction to statistics and quantitative methods for the social sciences. The goal is to cultivate an ability to conceive and test political and social theories. The coverage of
quantitative methods includes descriptive
statistics, probability and sampling theory, and the deductive logic of hypothesis testing and statistical inference, with a special emphasis on measurement, cross-tabulation, and regression. Research problems and data
sources are drawn from various fiel
ds of political science and sociology. Instruction in a statistical package, SPSS, is an integral feature of the course. Previous experience with computers is helpful but not required. Knowledge of calculus is not
assumed or required.
Because th
e statistical content of this course overlaps with G204 Political Analysis and Policy Assessment, one may not take both courses for credit. Students with a special interest in statistical techniques for public policy
analysis should take G204 rather than
G366.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: NONE
Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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