STAT 100 - Introduction to Quantitative Methods for the Social Sciences and Humanities

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

Introduction to key ideas underlying statistical and quantitative reasoning. Topics covered: methods for organizing, summarizing and displaying data; elements of sample surveys, experimental design and observational studies; methods of parameter estimation and hypothesis testing in one- and two-sample problems; regression with one or more predictors; correlation; and analysis of variance. Explores applications in a wide range of fields, including the social and political sciences, medical research, and business and economics.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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