Introduction to Statistics and Research Methodology (210-0-20)

Instructors

Clement Jackson

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall 345: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

The objectives of this course are to provide students with the tools to (i) analyze their own data and draw meaningful conclusions with regard to research questions, and (ii) critically read and evaluate social science research that uses quantitative methods. Students will learn how to critique experimental and non-experimental research. They will also learn how to analyze data graphically, create summary statistics of data, test hypotheses, and generate predictions from real-world data. While there is no required statistical software required for this course, all examples and exercises are designed so that they can be completed using Microsoft Excel.

Evaluation Method

8 Problem sets (5 pts each = 40 points)

Attendance and Participation (20 points)

1 Midterm Exam (10 points)

1 Final Exam (30 points)

Class Materials (Required)

The main resource for this class will be the lecture notes. If I don't teach it, I won't test it....it's that simple. Should you desire a formal text, the following is a good option:

Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, Sixth Edition, by Moore and McCabe, Freeman Publishing. (you can also use the 5th or 7th editions)

Associated Classes

LAB - Annenberg Hall 101: Fri 9:30AM - 10:20AM

LAB - Annenberg Hall 101: Fri 10:30AM - 11:20AM