Political Science by the Numbers
GOVT 367
Spring 2017
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01
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| Crosslisting:
QAC 302 |
| Certificates: Applied Data Science |
This course covers the basics of probability theory and statistics. The main purpose of this course is to promote the understanding of statistical concepts and how these concepts can be used to make inferences about the political world. Topics include probability distributions, correlation analysis, linear regression, generalized linear models, maximum likelihood, logistic regression, causal inference, experiments, and non-parametric modeling. Lecture will mainly cover theory, while readings will connect the concepts described during lecture to problems in political science. Whenever possible, the instructor will draw upon research in political science to illustrate the why and how of a given concept or technique. Demos will allow students to "play around" with abstract statistical concepts. Most lectures will have an interactive component involving class participation. Problem sets will cover some of the more technical aspects of what we discuss in class along with applications using real data. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (GOVT)(GOVT-American)(GOVT-Comparativ)(GOVT-Intl.) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: CQC |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Sean Gailmard, STATISTICAL MODELING AND INFERENCE FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 978-1107003149
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Examinations and Assignments:
One problem set per week, one collaborative research project, and one final |
| Instructor(s): Velez,Yamil Ricardo Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: SCIE141; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 15 | | |
| Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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