<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour; field work, eight hours. Requisite: course 200A. Preparation: prior exposure to coding in R. Introduction to research design and regression analysis. Basic tools of statistical inference and application to practice of regression analysis. Emphasis on relationship of these statistical tools for drawing causal inferences; prediction and description also covered. Focus on principles of statistical inference, difference between design-based inference and model-based inference, identification versus estimation, building blocks of causal inference, characterization of regression model, diagnostics and extensions of regression model, threats to validity of our estimates. Students become comfortable coding in statistical programming language R. S/U or letter grading.</p>

Political Science

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department investigates the nature, causes, and consequences of politics, whether between countries, around the world, in the U.S., or in political philosophy.

General Catalog

Regression Analysis for Social Science

POLSCI200B

4 units