MOPA 603 - Quant Methods in Publ Affairs

Unit(s): 3

This core course explores the use of quantitative information and research in politics and public policy. Topics include general principles of quantitative methodology, causal reasoning, probability, statistical association, and hypothesis testing. Students will be exposed to appropriate statistical and database software and the types of data suitable for political analysis and on practical usage of these methods, including polling, voter targeting, and demographic segmentation.

College of Arts and Sciences