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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 Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen 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 Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Fri 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Fri 02:15PM - 03:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Fri 11:15AM - 12:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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 Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Fri 12:45PM - 02:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert 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

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