Spring 2020 - POL 315 D100
Intermediate Quantitative Methods (4)
Class Number: 5247
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 16, 2020
Thu, 6:31–6:59 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Defne Ezgi
dezgi@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
POL 201 or permission of instructor.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduces intermediate quantitative methods and data analysis. Teaches students how to build statistical models and apply them to social and political research. Also covers the fundamentals of probability, sampling, and causal inference; students will learns how to conduct their own data-driven research. Quantitative.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
Course Description:
We will be using RStudio as our primary tool for statistical computing. Students should be familiar with the RStudio environment, but we will review and reinforce this material throughout the term. We will also have an introduction to STATA.
Course Format:
Grading
- Students will be graded on the basis of the following weighted combination:
- Lab Quizzes and exercises 15%
- In-Class Exams (2) 20%
- Take Home Exam 30%
- Homework 35%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Jeffrey M. Wooldridge. Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach. 7th edition. Cengage Learning
ISBN-13: 978-1-3375-5886-0
ISBN-10: 1337558869
Department Undergraduate Notes:
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