PSCI 694 - Advanced Research Method

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Rousseau. The purpose of this class is three-fold. First, the course is designed to introduce students to a wide range of statistical models (e.g., event count models, limited dependent variables, and survival analysis) as well as problems associated with statistical research (e.g., heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, and selection bias). Second, the course is designed to give students practical experience in data analysis. Students will complete a number of assignments using a wide variety of well know data sets (e.g., Polity III, World Value Systems, National Election Studies, Democratic and Local Governance, Correlates of War, Militarized Interstate Disputes, International Crisis Behavior, Penn World Tables, General Social Survey, United Nations Crime Survey). Third, the course will explore the relationship between qualitative and quantitative analysis. Requirements will include weekly assignments, discussion leadership, and a final paper. While PSCI692 is not a prerequisite for this course, some prior exposure to statistical analysis (including regression) is recommended.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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