Spring 2024 | POL 3085 Section 001: Quantitative Analysis in Political Science (65412)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementFreshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/16/2024 - 04/29/2024Tue, Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, East BankHanson Hall 1-103
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (61 of 60 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- POL 3085 teaches students how to study politics scientifically and introduces them to how to use quantitative analysis to answer political questions. The first part of the class covers how to formulate a theory (a possible answer to a question), specify testable hypotheses (what you would see if the theory is correct or incorrect), and set up a research design to test those hypotheses. In the second part of the class, we cover quantitative data analysis, beginning from preliminary statistical analysis to multivariate linear regression. There is no mathematical or statistical background required for this course. By the end of the class, students should be able to ask and answer political questions using quantitative data and fluently evaluate statistical analyses of political phenomena in the media and many academic articles.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?jlsumner+POL3085+Spring2024
- Class Description:
POL 3085 teaches students how to study politics scientifically and introduces them to how to use quantitative analysis to answer political questions. The first part of the class covers how to formulate a theory (a possible answer to a question), specify testable hypotheses (what you would see if the theory is correct or incorrect), and set up a research design to test those hypotheses. In the second part of the class, we cover quantitative data analysis, beginning from preliminary statistical analysis to multivariate linear regression. There is no mathematical or statistical background required for this course and students are encouraged to pursue research projects of personal interest to them. By the end of the class, students should be able to ask and answer political questions using quantitative data and fluently evaluate statistical analyses of political phenomena in the media and many academic articles.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- This class is ideal for anyone interested in conducting quantitative research or evaluating quantitative research (note: 'reading the news' qualifies). It does not require you to be a "math person"* (* there is no such thing as a "math person") -- all mathematical backgrounds and perceived ability levels can thrive in this class.
- Learning Objectives:
- The lab section is solely dedicated to understanding the statistical software program R. Learning statistical software is good for several reasons: not only does it give you practical tools for manipulating and analyzing data and making cool graphics, but it also teaches you algorithmic thinking, which is a good skill set for life.
- Grading:
There are short assignments intended to be done within lab and mostly-weekly quizzes done outside of class. Quizzes are online and untimed.
- Exam Format:
- None
- Class Format:
- Most weeks student will be expected to watch a lecture video before lab. The class period will be dedicated to going through specific activities related to that content and answering student questions.
- Workload:
- Students have a homework assignment due every 1-2 weeks (depending on how extensive the assignment is). Lectures require some preparation, either in the form of reading and or forms of preparation.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65412/1243
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 December 2021
Spring 2024 | POL 3085 Section 002: Quantitative Analysis in Political Science (65413)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/16/2024 - 04/29/2024Thu 02:30PM - 03:20PMUMTC, East BankBlegen Hall 145
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (31 of 30 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- POL 3085 teaches students how to study politics scientifically and introduces them to how to use quantitative analysis to answer political questions. The first part of the class covers how to formulate a theory (a possible answer to a question), specify testable hypotheses (what you would see if the theory is correct or incorrect), and set up a research design to test those hypotheses. In the second part of the class, we cover quantitative data analysis, beginning from preliminary statistical analysis to multivariate linear regression. There is no mathematical or statistical background required for this course. By the end of the class, students should be able to ask and answer political questions using quantitative data and fluently evaluate statistical analyses of political phenomena in the media and many academic articles.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?jlsumner+POL3085+Spring2024
- Class Description:
POL 3085 teaches students how to study politics scientifically and introduces them to how to use quantitative analysis to answer political questions. The first part of the class covers how to formulate a theory (a possible answer to a question), specify testable hypotheses (what you would see if the theory is correct or incorrect), and set up a research design to test those hypotheses. In the second part of the class, we cover quantitative data analysis, beginning from preliminary statistical analysis to multivariate linear regression. There is no mathematical or statistical background required for this course and students are encouraged to pursue research projects of personal interest to them. By the end of the class, students should be able to ask and answer political questions using quantitative data and fluently evaluate statistical analyses of political phenomena in the media and many academic articles.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- This class is ideal for anyone interested in conducting quantitative research or evaluating quantitative research (note: 'reading the news' qualifies). It does not require you to be a "math person"* (* there is no such thing as a "math person") -- all mathematical backgrounds and perceived ability levels can thrive in this class.
- Learning Objectives:
- The lab section is solely dedicated to understanding the statistical software program R. Learning statistical software is good for several reasons: not only does it give you practical tools for manipulating and analyzing data and making cool graphics, but it also teaches you algorithmic thinking, which is a good skill set for life.
- Grading:
There are short assignments intended to be done within lab and mostly-weekly quizzes done outside of class. Quizzes are online and untimed.
- Exam Format:
- None
- Class Format:
- Most weeks student will be expected to watch a lecture video before lab. The class period will be dedicated to going through specific activities related to that content and answering student questions.
- Workload:
- Students have a homework assignment due every 1-2 weeks (depending on how extensive the assignment is). Lectures require some preparation, either in the form of reading and or forms of preparation.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65413/1243
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 December 2021
Spring 2024 | POL 3085 Section 003: Quantitative Analysis in Political Science (65414)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/16/2024 - 04/29/2024Thu 04:00PM - 04:50PMUMTC, East BankBlegen Hall 225
- Auto Enrolls With:
- Section 001
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (30 of 30 seats filled)
- Course Catalog Description:
- POL 3085 teaches students how to study politics scientifically and introduces them to how to use quantitative analysis to answer political questions. The first part of the class covers how to formulate a theory (a possible answer to a question), specify testable hypotheses (what you would see if the theory is correct or incorrect), and set up a research design to test those hypotheses. In the second part of the class, we cover quantitative data analysis, beginning from preliminary statistical analysis to multivariate linear regression. There is no mathematical or statistical background required for this course. By the end of the class, students should be able to ask and answer political questions using quantitative data and fluently evaluate statistical analyses of political phenomena in the media and many academic articles.
- Class Notes:
- http://classinfo.umn.edu/?jlsumner+POL3085+Spring2024
- Class Description:
POL 3085 teaches students how to study politics scientifically and introduces them to how to use quantitative analysis to answer political questions. The first part of the class covers how to formulate a theory (a possible answer to a question), specify testable hypotheses (what you would see if the theory is correct or incorrect), and set up a research design to test those hypotheses. In the second part of the class, we cover quantitative data analysis, beginning from preliminary statistical analysis to multivariate linear regression. There is no mathematical or statistical background required for this course and students are encouraged to pursue research projects of personal interest to them. By the end of the class, students should be able to ask and answer political questions using quantitative data and fluently evaluate statistical analyses of political phenomena in the media and many academic articles.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- This class is ideal for anyone interested in conducting quantitative research or evaluating quantitative research (note: 'reading the news' qualifies). It does not require you to be a "math person"* (* there is no such thing as a "math person") -- all mathematical backgrounds and perceived ability levels can thrive in this class.
- Learning Objectives:
- The lab section is solely dedicated to understanding the statistical software program R. Learning statistical software is good for several reasons: not only does it give you practical tools for manipulating and analyzing data and making cool graphics, but it also teaches you algorithmic thinking, which is a good skill set for life.
- Grading:
There are short assignments intended to be done within lab and mostly-weekly quizzes done outside of class. Quizzes are online and untimed.
- Exam Format:
- None
- Class Format:
- Most weeks student will be expected to watch a lecture video before lab. The class period will be dedicated to going through specific activities related to that content and answering student questions.
- Workload:
- Students have a homework assignment due every 1-2 weeks (depending on how extensive the assignment is). Lectures require some preparation, either in the form of reading and or forms of preparation.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65414/1243
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 December 2021
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