Fall 2024 | PA 5031 Section 001: Statistics for Public Affairs (23028)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Dev prac or Human Rights major or Pub Pol or STEP ng major or minor or PA PhD
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 42509/03/2024 - 12/11/2024UMTC, West BankUMN ONLINE-HYB
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 40 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- PA 5031-001 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remotely (synchronously online). More info about stats course options here: https://z.umn.edu/HHH_Stats_Options
- Class Description:
Quantitative analysis skills for public affairs research and practice. Topics will include quantitative study design, descriptive statistics, correlation, probability distributions, sampling, statistical tests, and ordinary least squares regression.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Entering graduate students in the social sciences. Students interested in domestic issues and data should register for sections 001, 002, and 003, which will use US data for examples and assignments. For students interested in using international data, please register for sections 004, 005, or 006.
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology and methodology used in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to teach you to interpret and criticize statistical results; to enable you to use basic statistical techniques for research or policy analysis; and to encourage you to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power or privilege in societies.
- Grading:
- Class Format:
- Sections 001, 002, and 003 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remote (synchronously online). All lectures will be video recorded for later viewing. Lab sessions are in-person only in a computer lab in the Humphrey Building. Note that sections 004, 005, and 006 will be in person only for lectures and labs.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23028/1249
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 30 August 2023
Fall 2024 | PA 5031 Section 002: Statistics for Public Affairs (23029)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 20 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- PA 5031-001 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remotely (synchronously online). Lab is in person. More info about stats course options here: https://z.umn.edu/HHH_Stats_Options
- Class Description:
Quantitative analysis skills for public affairs research and practice. Topics will include quantitative study design, descriptive statistics, correlation, probability distributions, sampling, statistical tests, and ordinary least squares regression.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Entering graduate students in the social sciences. Students interested in domestic issues and data should register for sections 001, 002, and 003, which will use US data for examples and assignments. For students interested in using international data, please register for sections 004, 005, or 006.
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology and methodology used in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to teach you to interpret and criticize statistical results; to enable you to use basic statistical techniques for research or policy analysis; and to encourage you to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power or privilege in societies.
- Grading:
- Class Format:
- Sections 001, 002, and 003 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remote (synchronously online). All lectures will be video recorded for later viewing. Lab sessions are in-person only in a computer lab in the Humphrey Building. Note that sections 004, 005, and 006 will be in person only for lectures and labs.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23029/1249
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 30 August 2023
Fall 2024 | PA 5031 Section 003: Statistics for Public Affairs (23030)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024Fri 12:45PM - 02:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 20 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- PA 5031-001 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remotely (synchronously online). Lab is in person. More info about stats course options here: https://z.umn.edu/HHH_Stats_Options
- Class Description:
Quantitative analysis skills for public affairs research and practice. Topics will include quantitative study design, descriptive statistics, correlation, probability distributions, sampling, statistical tests, and ordinary least squares regression.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Entering graduate students in the social sciences. Students interested in domestic issues and data should register for sections 001, 002, and 003, which will use US data for examples and assignments. For students interested in using international data, please register for sections 004, 005, or 006.
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology and methodology used in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to teach you to interpret and criticize statistical results; to enable you to use basic statistical techniques for research or policy analysis; and to encourage you to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power or privilege in societies.
- Grading:
- Class Format:
- Sections 001, 002, and 003 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remote (synchronously online). All lectures will be video recorded for later viewing. Lab sessions are in-person only in a computer lab in the Humphrey Building. Note that sections 004, 005, and 006 will be in person only for lectures and labs.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23030/1249
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 30 August 2023
Fall 2024 | PA 5031 Section 004: Statistics for Public Affairs (23126)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Dev prac or Human Rights major or Pub Pol or STEP ng major or minor or PA PhD
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 415
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 36 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- Uses int'l data for some examples/assignments; in-person only. MORE INFO about stats course options: https://z.umn.edu/HHH_Stats_Options.
- Class Description:
- This is the global section of PA 5031. The course will cover: basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives; frequency distributions; descriptive statistics; elementary probability/probability distributions; statistical inference; estimation/hypothesis testing; cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution; correlation; simple/multiple regression analysis; sampling and survey design.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- The global section of PA 5031 is ideal for students interested in international development and/or global policy. The datasets, examples, and journal articles used in this section will focus primarily on low- and middle-income countries.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23126/1249
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 7 August 2023
Fall 2024 | PA 5031 Section 005: Statistics for Public Affairs (23129)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 004
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 18 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- Uses int'l data for some examples/assignments; in-person only. More info about stats course options here: https://z.umn.edu/HHH_Stats_Options
- Class Description:
- This is the global section of PA 5031. The course will cover: basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives; frequency distributions; descriptive statistics; elementary probability/probability distributions; statistical inference; estimation/hypothesis testing; cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution; correlation; simple/multiple regression analysis; sampling and survey design.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- The global section of PA 5031 is ideal for students interested in international development and/or global policy. The datasets, examples, and journal articles used in this section will focus primarily on low- and middle-income countries.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23129/1249
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 7 August 2023
Fall 2024 | PA 5031 Section 006: Statistics for Public Affairs (23125)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024Fri 02:15PM - 03:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 004
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 18 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- Uses int'l data for some examples/assignments; in-person only. More info about stats course options here: https://z.umn.edu/HHH_Stats_Options
- Class Description:
- This is the global section of PA 5031. The course will cover: basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives; frequency distributions; descriptive statistics; elementary probability/probability distributions; statistical inference; estimation/hypothesis testing; cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution; correlation; simple/multiple regression analysis; sampling and survey design.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- The global section of PA 5031 is ideal for students interested in international development and/or global policy. The datasets, examples, and journal articles used in this section will focus primarily on low- and middle-income countries.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23125/1249
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 7 August 2023
Fall 2023 | PA 5031 Section 001: Statistics for Public Affairs (23287)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Dev prac or Human Rights major or Pub Pol or STEP ng major or minor or PA PhD
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023Tue, Thu 08:15AM - 09:30AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 2509/05/2023 - 12/13/2023UMTC, West BankUMN ONLINE-HYB
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (40 of 48 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- PA 5031-001 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remotely (synchronously online). http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2023. More info about stats course options here: https://z.umn.edu/HHH_Stats_Options
- Class Description:
Quantitative analysis skills for public affairs research and practice. Topics will include quantitative study design, descriptive statistics, correlation, probability distributions, sampling, statistical tests, and ordinary least squares regression.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Entering graduate students in the social sciences. Students interested in domestic issues and data should register for sections 001, 002, and 003, which will use US data for examples and assignments. For students interested in using international data, please register for sections 004, 005, or 006.
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology and methodology used in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to teach you to interpret and criticize statistical results; to enable you to use basic statistical techniques for research or policy analysis; and to encourage you to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power or privilege in societies.
- Grading:
- Class Format:
- Sections 001, 002, and 003 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remote (synchronously online). All lectures will be video recorded for later viewing. Lab sessions are in-person only in a computer lab in the Humphrey Building. Note that sections 004, 005, and 006 will be in person only for lectures and labs.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23287/1239
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 30 August 2023
Fall 2023 | PA 5031 Section 002: Statistics for Public Affairs (23288)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (23 of 24 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- PA 5031-001 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remotely (synchronously online). http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2023. More info about stats course options here: https://z.umn.edu/HHH_Stats_Options
- Class Description:
Quantitative analysis skills for public affairs research and practice. Topics will include quantitative study design, descriptive statistics, correlation, probability distributions, sampling, statistical tests, and ordinary least squares regression.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Entering graduate students in the social sciences. Students interested in domestic issues and data should register for sections 001, 002, and 003, which will use US data for examples and assignments. For students interested in using international data, please register for sections 004, 005, or 006.
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology and methodology used in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to teach you to interpret and criticize statistical results; to enable you to use basic statistical techniques for research or policy analysis; and to encourage you to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power or privilege in societies.
- Grading:
- Class Format:
- Sections 001, 002, and 003 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remote (synchronously online). All lectures will be video recorded for later viewing. Lab sessions are in-person only in a computer lab in the Humphrey Building. Note that sections 004, 005, and 006 will be in person only for lectures and labs.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23288/1239
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 30 August 2023
Fall 2023 | PA 5031 Section 003: Statistics for Public Affairs (23289)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023Fri 12:45PM - 02:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (17 of 24 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- PA 5031-001 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remotely (synchronously online). http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2023. More info about stats course options here: https://z.umn.edu/HHH_Stats_Options
- Class Description:
Quantitative analysis skills for public affairs research and practice. Topics will include quantitative study design, descriptive statistics, correlation, probability distributions, sampling, statistical tests, and ordinary least squares regression.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Entering graduate students in the social sciences. Students interested in domestic issues and data should register for sections 001, 002, and 003, which will use US data for examples and assignments. For students interested in using international data, please register for sections 004, 005, or 006.
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology and methodology used in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to teach you to interpret and criticize statistical results; to enable you to use basic statistical techniques for research or policy analysis; and to encourage you to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power or privilege in societies.
- Grading:
- Class Format:
- Sections 001, 002, and 003 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remote (synchronously online). All lectures will be video recorded for later viewing. Lab sessions are in-person only in a computer lab in the Humphrey Building. Note that sections 004, 005, and 006 will be in person only for lectures and labs.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23289/1239
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 30 August 2023
Fall 2023 | PA 5031 Section 004: Statistics for Public Affairs (32187)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Dev prac or Human Rights major or Pub Pol or STEP ng major or minor or PA PhD
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 205
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (21 of 36 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- New faculty member, Heather Randall, will be instructor. Uses int'l data for some examples/assignments; in-person only. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?hrandell+PA5031+Fall2023. MORE INFO about stats course options: https://z.umn.edu/HHH_Stats_Options.
- Class Description:
- This is the global section of PA 5031. The course will cover: basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives; frequency distributions; descriptive statistics; elementary probability/probability distributions; statistical inference; estimation/hypothesis testing; cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution; correlation; simple/multiple regression analysis; sampling and survey design.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- The global section of PA 5031 is ideal for students interested in international development and/or global policy. The datasets, examples, and journal articles used in this section will focus primarily on low- and middle-income countries.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32187/1239
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 7 August 2023
Fall 2023 | PA 5031 Section 005: Statistics for Public Affairs (32282)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 004
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (10 of 18 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- New faculty member, Heather Randall, will be instructor. Uses int'l data for some examples/assignments; in-person only. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?hrandell+PA5031+Fall2023 More info about stats course options here: https://z.umn.edu/HHH_Stats_Options
- Class Description:
- This is the global section of PA 5031. The course will cover: basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives; frequency distributions; descriptive statistics; elementary probability/probability distributions; statistical inference; estimation/hypothesis testing; cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution; correlation; simple/multiple regression analysis; sampling and survey design.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- The global section of PA 5031 is ideal for students interested in international development and/or global policy. The datasets, examples, and journal articles used in this section will focus primarily on low- and middle-income countries.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32282/1239
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 7 August 2023
Fall 2023 | PA 5031 Section 006: Statistics for Public Affairs (23408)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023Fri 02:15PM - 03:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 004
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (11 of 18 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- New faculty member, Heather Randall, will be instructor. Uses int'l data for some examples/assignments; in-person only. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?hrandell+PA5031+Fall2023 More info about stats course options here: https://z.umn.edu/HHH_Stats_Options
- Class Description:
- This is the global section of PA 5031. The course will cover: basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives; frequency distributions; descriptive statistics; elementary probability/probability distributions; statistical inference; estimation/hypothesis testing; cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution; correlation; simple/multiple regression analysis; sampling and survey design.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- The global section of PA 5031 is ideal for students interested in international development and/or global policy. The datasets, examples, and journal articles used in this section will focus primarily on low- and middle-income countries.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23408/1239
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 7 August 2023
Fall 2022 | PA 5031 Section 001: Statistics for Public Affairs (23738)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Dev prac or Human Rights major or Pub Pol or STEP ng major or minor or PA PhD
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankAnderson Hall 23009/06/2022 - 12/14/2022UMTC, West BankUMN ONLINE-HYB
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (104 of 112 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- The PA 5031 lecture will be offered as "HyFlex." Students may choose to either attend In Person or Remotely (synchronously online). http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2022
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23738/1229
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2022 | PA 5031 Section 002: Statistics for Public Affairs (23739)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (28 of 27 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- Section 2 lab will be In Person. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2022
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23739/1229
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2022 | PA 5031 Section 003: Statistics for Public Affairs (23740)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (25 of 28 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- Section 3 lab will be In Person. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2022
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23740/1229
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2022 | PA 5031 Section 004: Statistics for Public Affairs (23808)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022Fri 12:45PM - 02:00PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (31 of 31 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- Section 4 lab will be REMOTE (synchronously online). Students may participate from HHH 85, if they wish. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2022
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23808/1229
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2022 | PA 5031 Section 005: Statistics for Public Affairs (34471)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022Fri 02:15PM - 03:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (20 of 27 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- Section 5 lab will be IN PERSON. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2022
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34471/1229
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2021 | PA 5031 Section 001: Statistics for Public Affairs (25762)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Dev prac or Human Rights major or Pub Pol or STEP ng major or minor or PA PhD
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 130
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (57 of 60 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2021
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/25762/1219
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2021 | PA 5031 Section 002: Statistics for Public Affairs (25763)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Fri 02:15PM - 03:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (17 of 29 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2021
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/25763/1219
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2021 | PA 5031 Section 003: Statistics for Public Affairs (25764)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Fri 12:45PM - 02:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (19 of 25 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2021
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/25764/1219
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2021 | PA 5031 Section 004: Statistics for Public Affairs (25843)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Dev prac or Human Rights major or Pub Pol or STEP ng major or minor or PA PhD
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankWest Bank Skyway AUDITORIUM
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (45 of 60 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2021
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Students with a focus on the Global South/developing countries are encouraged to take this section. The other lecture section of PA 5031
is domestically (U.S.) oriented, while his section is designed for students with international interests. - Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/25843/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 18 April 2021
Fall 2021 | PA 5031 Section 005: Statistics for Public Affairs (25857)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Meets With:
- PA 8991 Section 008
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 004
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (22 of 27 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2021
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Students with a focus on the Global South/developing countries are encouraged to take this section. The other lecture section of PA 5031
is domestically (U.S.) oriented, while his section is designed for students with international interests. - Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/25857/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 18 April 2021
Fall 2021 | PA 5031 Section 006: Statistics for Public Affairs (25858)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 004
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (23 of 25 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2021
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Students with a focus on the Global South/developing countries are encouraged to take this section. The other lecture section of PA 5031
is domestically (U.S.) oriented, while his section is designed for students with international interests. - Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/25858/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 18 April 2021
Fall 2021 | PA 5031 Section 007: Statistics for Public Affairs (36600)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (21 of 24 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2021
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/36600/1219
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2020 | PA 5031 Section 001: Statistics for Public Affairs (20632)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Enrollment Requirements:
- Dev prac or Human Rights major or Pub Pol or STEP ng major or minor or PA PhD
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (78 of 100 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- Fall 2020's PA 5031 will be offered REMOTELY and will meet synchronously-online. Lecture section is scheduled for Tuesdays/Thursdays, 11:15 - 12:30. Labs are scheduled for Fridays, 9:45-11, 11:15-12:30, and 12:45-2:00. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2020
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20632/1209
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2020 | PA 5031 Section 002: Statistics for Public Affairs (20633)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (33 of 40 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- Fall 2020's PA 5031 will be offered REMOTELY and will meet synchronously-online. Lecture section is scheduled for Tuesdays/Thursdays, 11:15 - 12:30. Labs are scheduled for Fridays, 9:45-11, 11:15-12:30, and 12:45-2:00. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2020
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20633/1209
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2020 | PA 5031 Section 003: Statistics for Public Affairs (20634)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (26 of 40 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- Fall 2020's PA 5031 will be offered REMOTELY and will meet synchronously-online. Lecture section is scheduled for Tuesdays/Thursdays, 11:15 - 12:30. Labs are scheduled for Fridays, 9:45-11, 11:15-12:30, and 12:45-2:00. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2020
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20634/1209
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2020 | PA 5031 Section 004: Statistics for Public Affairs (20729)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Online Course
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020Fri 12:45PM - 02:00PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (19 of 20 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- Fall 2020's PA 5031 will be offered REMOTELY and will meet synchronously-online. Lecture section is scheduled for Tuesdays/Thursdays, 11:15 - 12:30. Labs are scheduled for Fridays, 9:45-11, 11:15-12:30, and 12:45-2:00. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2020
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20729/1209
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2019 | PA 5031 Section 001: Statistics for Public Affairs (23891)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 155
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (45 of 48 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2019
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23891/1199
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2019 | PA 5031 Section 002: Statistics for Public Affairs (23892)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (25 of 23 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2019
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23892/1199
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2019 | PA 5031 Section 003: Statistics for Public Affairs (23893)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019Fri 02:15PM - 03:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (20 of 20 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2019
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/23893/1199
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx (Fall 2018) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2019 | PA 5031 Section 004: Statistics for Public Affairs (24005)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 25
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (39 of 48 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2019
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/24005/1199
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2019 | PA 5031 Section 005: Statistics for Public Affairs (32983)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 004
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (19 of 22 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2019
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32983/1199
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2019 | PA 5031 Section 006: Statistics for Public Affairs (32984)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019Fri 12:45PM - 02:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 004
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (20 of 24 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2019
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32984/1199
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2018 | PA 5031 Section 001: Statistics for Public Affairs (24268)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankAnderson Hall 270
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (85 of 89 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2018
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/24268/1189
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2018 | PA 5031 Section 002: Statistics for Public Affairs (24269)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (24 of 27 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2018
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/24269/1189
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2018 | PA 5031 Section 003: Statistics for Public Affairs (24270)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (29 of 31 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2018
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/24270/1189
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2018 | PA 5031 Section 004: Statistics for Public Affairs (35012)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018Fri 12:45PM - 02:00PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (32 of 30 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?arfertig+PA5031+Fall2018
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Learning Objectives:
- This course is intended to provide familiarity with statistical terminology used on an everyday basis in the policy arena as well as the popular media; to provide an understanding of the methodology behind the numbers; to enable students to use basic statistical techniques in the course of research or policy analysis; to teach students to critically interpret statistical results; and to encourage students to think about implicit assumptions about numbers that affect our work, public policy decisions, and our lives. In particular, I want students to think about how statistics can be used to shed light on (or hide) and enhance positions of power and privilege in societies.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/35012/1189
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2018.docx
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/arfertig_PA5031_Fall2023.pdf (Fall 2023)
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 23 July 2018
Fall 2017 | PA 5031 Section 001: Empirical Analysis I (21193)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management 1-132
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2017
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21193/1179
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2017 | PA 5031 Section 002: Empirical Analysis I (21194)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2017
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21194/1179
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2017 | PA 5031 Section 003: Empirical Analysis I (21195)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2017
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21195/1179
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2017 | PA 5031 Section 005: Empirical Analysis I (21213)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Tue, Thu 06:00PM - 07:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 18409/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Thu 07:30PM - 08:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 184
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gabechan+PA5031+Fall2017
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21213/1179
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/gabechan_PA5031_Fall2017.docx
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2017 | PA 5031 Section 006: Empirical Analysis I (21214)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Tue 07:30PM - 08:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 005
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?gabechan+PA5031+Fall2017
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21214/1179
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/gabechan_PA5031_Fall2017.docx
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2017 | PA 5031 Section 008: Empirical Analysis I (21289)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 25
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cao+PA5031+Fall2017
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey.
- Grading:
- 15% + 15% Homework (five from lecture, five from lab)
15% + 15% Exams 1 + 2
10% Lab quiz
10% Multivariate analysis exam
10% Final
10% Participation - Exam Format:
- individual exams and group exams
- Class Format:
- group discussion and lecture
- Workload:
- demanding amount of outside-of-class time effort. This course covers a lot of material. 12 hours per week of work to achieve an average grade.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21289/1179
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2017.doc
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2016.doc (Fall 2016)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2015.doc (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 May 2017
Fall 2017 | PA 5031 Section 009: Empirical Analysis I (21290)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 008
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cao+PA5031+Fall2017
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey.
- Grading:
- 15% + 15% Homework (five from lecture, five from lab)
15% + 15% Exams 1 + 2
10% Lab quiz
10% Multivariate analysis exam
10% Final
10% Participation - Exam Format:
- individual exams and group exams
- Class Format:
- group discussion and lecture
- Workload:
- demanding amount of outside-of-class time effort. This course covers a lot of material. 12 hours per week of work to achieve an average grade.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21290/1179
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2017.doc
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2016.doc (Fall 2016)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2015.doc (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 May 2017
Fall 2017 | PA 5031 Section 010: Empirical Analysis I (21291)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Tue 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 008
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cao+PA5031+Fall2017
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey.
- Grading:
- 15% + 15% Homework (five from lecture, five from lab)
15% + 15% Exams 1 + 2
10% Lab quiz
10% Multivariate analysis exam
10% Final
10% Participation - Exam Format:
- individual exams and group exams
- Class Format:
- group discussion and lecture
- Workload:
- demanding amount of outside-of-class time effort. This course covers a lot of material. 12 hours per week of work to achieve an average grade.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21291/1179
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2017.doc
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2016.doc (Fall 2016)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2015.doc (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 May 2017
Fall 2016 | PA 5031 Section 001: Empirical Analysis I (21359)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 317
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2016
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21359/1169
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2016 | PA 5031 Section 002: Empirical Analysis I (21360)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2016
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21360/1169
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2016 | PA 5031 Section 003: Empirical Analysis I (21361)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2016
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21361/1169
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2016 | PA 5031 Section 005: Empirical Analysis I (21379)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Tue, Thu 06:00PM - 07:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 31709/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Thu 07:30PM - 08:00PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 317
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2016
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21379/1169
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2016 | PA 5031 Section 006: Empirical Analysis I (21380)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Tue 07:30PM - 08:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 005
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2016
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21380/1169
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2016 | PA 5031 Section 008: Empirical Analysis I (21480)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 25
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cao+PA5031+Fall2016
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Grading:
- 15% + 15% Homework (five from lecture, five from lab)
15% + 15% Exams 1 + 2
10% Lab quiz
10% Multivariate analysis exam
10% Final
10% Participation - Exam Format:
- individual exams and group exams
- Class Format:
- group discussion and lecture
- Workload:
- demanding amount of outside-of-class time effort. This course covers a lot of material. 12 hours per week of work to achieve an average grade.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21480/1169
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2016.doc
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2017.doc (Fall 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2015.doc (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 October 2016
Fall 2016 | PA 5031 Section 009: Empirical Analysis I (21481)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 008
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cao+PA5031+Fall2016
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Grading:
- 15% + 15% Homework (five from lecture, five from lab)
15% + 15% Exams 1 + 2
10% Lab quiz
10% Multivariate analysis exam
10% Final
10% Participation - Exam Format:
- individual exams and group exams
- Class Format:
- group discussion and lecture
- Workload:
- demanding amount of outside-of-class time effort. This course covers a lot of material. 12 hours per week of work to achieve an average grade.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21481/1169
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2016.doc
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2017.doc (Fall 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2015.doc (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 October 2016
Fall 2016 | PA 5031 Section 010: Empirical Analysis I (21482)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Tue 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 008
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Notes:
- If you are a mjr or minor in Public Policy or Science/Technology/Environmental Policy or PA PhD or Human Rights mjr, you should be able to register without a permission number. http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cao+PA5031+Fall2016
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Grading:
- 15% + 15% Homework (five from lecture, five from lab)
15% + 15% Exams 1 + 2
10% Lab quiz
10% Multivariate analysis exam
10% Final
10% Participation - Exam Format:
- individual exams and group exams
- Class Format:
- group discussion and lecture
- Workload:
- demanding amount of outside-of-class time effort. This course covers a lot of material. 12 hours per week of work to achieve an average grade.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21482/1169
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2016.doc
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2017.doc (Fall 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2015.doc (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 6 October 2016
Fall 2015 | PA 5031 Section 001: Empirical Analysis I (11774)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 235
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. prereq: Major in dev practice or major/minor in pub policy or [sci, tech, and environ policy] or urban/regional planning or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2015
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/11774/1159
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2015 | PA 5031 Section 002: Empirical Analysis I (11775)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. prereq: Major in dev practice or major/minor in pub policy or [sci, tech, and environ policy] or urban/regional planning or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2015
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/11775/1159
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2015 | PA 5031 Section 003: Empirical Analysis I (11776)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. prereq: Major in dev practice or major/minor in pub policy or [sci, tech, and environ policy] or urban/regional planning or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?dlevison+PA5031+Fall2015
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/11776/1159
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2015 | PA 5031 Section 005: Empirical Analysis I (13298)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 10
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. prereq: Major in dev practice or major/minor in pub policy or [sci, tech, and environ policy] or urban/regional planning or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?zhang700+PA5031+Fall2015
- Class Description:
- Quantitative skills and mathematical thinking are crucial for your future career success. In PA 5031, we will explore the nature of basic statistics for social sciences as a core mathematical body of knowledge with its own logic, as a quantitative way of thinking, and as a powerful tool for understanding and describing social and political phenomena. Quantitative skills and mathematical thinking are also very challenging for students. In PA 5031, we will conquer mathematical barriers together in following ways: (1) building up confidence of learning mathematics; (2) treating math/formulas as a new "foreign" language; (3)
working on examples with increasing difficulty in a step-by-step manner.As an entry-level quantitative analysis course for master students, PA 5031 covers statistical foundations and computation skills that are designed to prepare students for their future learning at the Humphrey School. More in details, PA 5031 emphasizes basic statistical descriptions and inferences of survey data in a ***learning-by-doing style***. First, lectures of this course expose students to mathematic knowledge of statistical methods with rich and diverse examples of social and political issues and cover following topics (1) numerical data description with frequency table, central tendencies, and dispersions; (2) graphical data presentation; (3) basics on probability theory and statistical inference; (4)
bivariate association and correlation; (5) linear regression. Next, laboratory sessions co-taught by our two TAs will introduce you basic computing and data manipulation techniques using Stata, very popular stat software for empirical analyses in the academia and various industries. In labs, students are expected to apply theoretical knowledge to investigate real survey data (General Social Survey 2012) and complete two assignment packages. In addition to attending lectures and labs, students are expected to read and preview around 30 pages of the text plus PPT slides per week. There will be two random quizzes and two exams. Students will need a scientific calculator for assignments, quizzes, and exams. - Grading:
Distribution of a 100-point scale:
路 Two assignments, 15% each and totally 30%;
路 Two exams, 30% each and totally 60%;
路 Two random quizzes, 5% each and totally 10%;
路 There is NO extra credit for this class.
Letter grades on a 100-point scale:
100-95=A; 94-90 =A-; 89-85=B+; 84-80=B; 79-75=B-;
74-70=C+; 69-65=C; 64-60=C-; 59-50=D; <50=F.
- Exam Format:
- Written, in-class
- Class Format:
- 60% Lecture40% Lab
- Workload:
- In addition to attending lectures and labs, students are expected to read and preview around 30 pages of the text plus PPT slides per week. There will be two random quizzes and two exams.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/13298/1159
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/zhang700_PA5031_Fall2015.pdf
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 31 August 2015
Fall 2015 | PA 5031 Section 006: Empirical Analysis I (13299)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Thu 04:30PM - 05:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 005
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. prereq: Major in dev practice or major/minor in pub policy or [sci, tech, and environ policy] or urban/regional planning or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?zhang700+PA5031+Fall2015
- Class Description:
- Quantitative skills and mathematical thinking are crucial for your future career success. In PA 5031, we will explore the nature of basic statistics for social sciences as a core mathematical body of knowledge with its own logic, as a quantitative way of thinking, and as a powerful tool for understanding and describing social and political phenomena. Quantitative skills and mathematical thinking are also very challenging for students. In PA 5031, we will conquer mathematical barriers together in following ways: (1) building up confidence of learning mathematics; (2) treating math/formulas as a new "foreign" language; (3)
working on examples with increasing difficulty in a step-by-step manner.As an entry-level quantitative analysis course for master students, PA 5031 covers statistical foundations and computation skills that are designed to prepare students for their future learning at the Humphrey School. More in details, PA 5031 emphasizes basic statistical descriptions and inferences of survey data in a ***learning-by-doing style***. First, lectures of this course expose students to mathematic knowledge of statistical methods with rich and diverse examples of social and political issues and cover following topics (1) numerical data description with frequency table, central tendencies, and dispersions; (2) graphical data presentation; (3) basics on probability theory and statistical inference; (4)
bivariate association and correlation; (5) linear regression. Next, laboratory sessions co-taught by our two TAs will introduce you basic computing and data manipulation techniques using Stata, very popular stat software for empirical analyses in the academia and various industries. In labs, students are expected to apply theoretical knowledge to investigate real survey data (General Social Survey 2012) and complete two assignment packages. In addition to attending lectures and labs, students are expected to read and preview around 30 pages of the text plus PPT slides per week. There will be two random quizzes and two exams. Students will need a scientific calculator for assignments, quizzes, and exams. - Grading:
Distribution of a 100-point scale:
路 Two assignments, 15% each and totally 30%;
路 Two exams, 30% each and totally 60%;
路 Two random quizzes, 5% each and totally 10%;
路 There is NO extra credit for this class.
Letter grades on a 100-point scale:
100-95=A; 94-90 =A-; 89-85=B+; 84-80=B; 79-75=B-;
74-70=C+; 69-65=C; 64-60=C-; 59-50=D; <50=F.
- Exam Format:
- Written, in-class
- Class Format:
- 60% Lecture40% Lab
- Workload:
- In addition to attending lectures and labs, students are expected to read and preview around 30 pages of the text plus PPT slides per week. There will be two random quizzes and two exams.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/13299/1159
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/zhang700_PA5031_Fall2015.pdf
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 31 August 2015
Fall 2015 | PA 5031 Section 007: Empirical Analysis I (13586)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Thu 06:00PM - 07:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 005
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. prereq: Major in dev practice or major/minor in pub policy or [sci, tech, and environ policy] or urban/regional planning or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?zhang700+PA5031+Fall2015
- Class Description:
- Quantitative skills and mathematical thinking are crucial for your future career success. In PA 5031, we will explore the nature of basic statistics for social sciences as a core mathematical body of knowledge with its own logic, as a quantitative way of thinking, and as a powerful tool for understanding and describing social and political phenomena. Quantitative skills and mathematical thinking are also very challenging for students. In PA 5031, we will conquer mathematical barriers together in following ways: (1) building up confidence of learning mathematics; (2) treating math/formulas as a new "foreign" language; (3)
working on examples with increasing difficulty in a step-by-step manner.As an entry-level quantitative analysis course for master students, PA 5031 covers statistical foundations and computation skills that are designed to prepare students for their future learning at the Humphrey School. More in details, PA 5031 emphasizes basic statistical descriptions and inferences of survey data in a ***learning-by-doing style***. First, lectures of this course expose students to mathematic knowledge of statistical methods with rich and diverse examples of social and political issues and cover following topics (1) numerical data description with frequency table, central tendencies, and dispersions; (2) graphical data presentation; (3) basics on probability theory and statistical inference; (4)
bivariate association and correlation; (5) linear regression. Next, laboratory sessions co-taught by our two TAs will introduce you basic computing and data manipulation techniques using Stata, very popular stat software for empirical analyses in the academia and various industries. In labs, students are expected to apply theoretical knowledge to investigate real survey data (General Social Survey 2012) and complete two assignment packages. In addition to attending lectures and labs, students are expected to read and preview around 30 pages of the text plus PPT slides per week. There will be two random quizzes and two exams. Students will need a scientific calculator for assignments, quizzes, and exams. - Grading:
Distribution of a 100-point scale:
路 Two assignments, 15% each and totally 30%;
路 Two exams, 30% each and totally 60%;
路 Two random quizzes, 5% each and totally 10%;
路 There is NO extra credit for this class.
Letter grades on a 100-point scale:
100-95=A; 94-90 =A-; 89-85=B+; 84-80=B; 79-75=B-;
74-70=C+; 69-65=C; 64-60=C-; 59-50=D; <50=F.
- Exam Format:
- Written, in-class
- Class Format:
- 60% Lecture40% Lab
- Workload:
- In addition to attending lectures and labs, students are expected to read and preview around 30 pages of the text plus PPT slides per week. There will be two random quizzes and two exams.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/13586/1159
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/zhang700_PA5031_Fall2015.pdf
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 31 August 2015
Fall 2015 | PA 5031 Section 008: Empirical Analysis I (32900)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 155
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. prereq: Major in dev practice or major/minor in pub policy or [sci, tech, and environ policy] or urban/regional planning or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cao+PA5031+Fall2015
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32900/1159
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2015.doc
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2017.doc (Fall 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2016.doc (Fall 2016) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2015 | PA 5031 Section 009: Empirical Analysis I (32901)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 008
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. prereq: Major in dev practice or major/minor in pub policy or [sci, tech, and environ policy] or urban/regional planning or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cao+PA5031+Fall2015
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32901/1159
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2015.doc
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2017.doc (Fall 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2016.doc (Fall 2016) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2015 | PA 5031 Section 010: Empirical Analysis I (32903)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Tue 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 008
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. prereq: Major in dev practice or major/minor in pub policy or [sci, tech, and environ policy] or urban/regional planning or PA PhD or instr consent
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?cao+PA5031+Fall2015
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Sampling and survey
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/32903/1159
- Syllabus:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2015.doc
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2017.doc (Fall 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2016.doc (Fall 2016) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 August 2015
Fall 2014 | PA 5031 Section 001: Empirical Analysis I (11888)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHanson Hall 1-104
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/11888/1149
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 26 August 2013
Fall 2014 | PA 5031 Section 002: Empirical Analysis I (11889)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/11889/1149
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 26 August 2013
Fall 2014 | PA 5031 Section 003: Empirical Analysis I (11890)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/11890/1149
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 26 August 2013
Fall 2014 | PA 5031 Section 005: Empirical Analysis I (13494)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management L-114
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/13494/1149
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 13 December 2013
Fall 2014 | PA 5031 Section 006: Empirical Analysis I (13495)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014Thu 04:30PM - 05:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 005
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/13495/1149
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 13 December 2013
Fall 2014 | PA 5031 Section 007: Empirical Analysis I (13806)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014Thu 06:00PM - 07:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 005
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability/probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation/hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation/chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/13806/1149
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 13 December 2013
Fall 2013 | PA 5031 Section 001: Empirical Analysis I (17594)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 215
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/17594/1139
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 26 August 2013
Fall 2013 | PA 5031 Section 002: Empirical Analysis I (17595)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/17595/1139
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 26 August 2013
Fall 2013 | PA 5031 Section 003: Empirical Analysis I (17596)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, correlation, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square testing. Simple/multiple regression analysis. Hands-on learning using microdata from Brazil and Tanzania with the Stata statistical package.
- Grading:
- 20% Final Exam
25% Reports/Papers
45% Quizzes
10% Class Participation Other Grading Information: Grading percentages are approximate. Class participation includes group preparation and participation. - Exam Format:
- Written, in-class.
- Class Format:
- 40% Lecture
8% Discussion
40% Laboratory
12% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 1 Exam(s)
8 Homework Assignment(s)
12 Quiz(zes)
Other Workload: Students are expected to work problems in the textbook and check their answers. - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/17596/1139
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 26 August 2013
Fall 2013 | PA 5031 Section 005: Empirical Analysis I (19276)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Tue 06:00PM - 08:45PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management L-114
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19276/1139
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 13 December 2013
Fall 2013 | PA 5031 Section 006: Empirical Analysis I (19277)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Thu 04:30PM - 05:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 005
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19277/1139
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 13 December 2013
Fall 2013 | PA 5031 Section 007: Empirical Analysis I (19615)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Thu 06:00PM - 07:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 005
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19615/1139
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 13 December 2013
Fall 2013 | PA 5031 Section 008: Empirical Analysis I (21772)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankCarlson School of Management 2-233
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21772/1139
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2017.doc (Fall 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2016.doc (Fall 2016)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2015.doc (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 December 2013
Fall 2013 | PA 5031 Section 009: Empirical Analysis I (21773)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Tue 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 008
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21773/1139
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2017.doc (Fall 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2016.doc (Fall 2016)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2015.doc (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 December 2013
Fall 2013 | PA 5031 Section 010: Empirical Analysis I (21774)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Laboratory
- Class Attributes:
- Delivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 85
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 008
- Course Catalog Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Class Description:
- Basic statistical tools for empirical analysis of public policy alternatives. Frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Cross-tabulation and chi-square distribution. Analysis of variance, correlation. Simple/multiple regression analysis.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21774/1139
- Past Syllabi:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2017.doc (Fall 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2016.doc (Fall 2016)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/cao_PA5031_Fall2015.doc (Fall 2015) - Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 11 December 2013
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