Introduction to Statistical Methods

Catalog description

Introduction to Statistical Methods exposes students to the process by which quantitative social science and data science research is conducted. The class revolves around three separate, but related tracks. Track one teaches some basic tools necessary to conduct quantitative social science research. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, sampling, probability, and statistical theory. Track two teaches students how to implement these basic tools using R. The third track teaches students the fundamentals of research design. Topics will include independent and dependent variables, generating testable hypotheses, and issues in causality. Please submit a permission request in Path@Penn to register for this class.