Statistical Analysis of Social Data: Applied Regression Methods II (401-2-20)
Topic
Categorical Regression
Instructors
Julia Behrman
Julia Behrman is a sociologist whose work explores how and why the institution of the family is changing around the world. She is particularly interested in the implications of family change for the perpetuation of disadvantage both between and within families. Her work focuses on several key questions including: How are families changing around the world with respect to marriage and family formation, fertility, employment and power dynamics in the household? What are the drivers of global family change (with focus on educational expansion, employment, immigration, and natural disaster and climatic shocks)? What are the consequences of global family change for power dynamics within the family?
Meeting Info
University Hall 218: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
This course is part of the quantitative methods sequence for graduate students in sociology. For most of the course, we will focus on regression-like methods for categorical outcomes, notably binary outcomes, ordered outcomes, nominal outcomes, count outcomes, and (if time permits) event outcomes. The course will also include discussion of practical issues in performing statistical analysis of secondary data. I assume that you the enter class either having data at hand to perform an analysis or that you can find data on your own. The major goals of the course are for students (1) to become proficient enough in regression models for categorical variables to understand, explain, and critique its use in articles appearing in sociology journals and (2) to be able to perform a competent analysis of data that is of sufficient quality to appear as an article in a sociology or social science journal. The major assignment for the course will be for students to write a paper that is a data analysis of secondary data. The final paper should be similar to a draft of a publishable article, although there will be some required sections not found in a regular article.
Class Materials (Required)
This course will have required books/other materials.
Most materials will be available online. A book may be required for purchase. Please attend first class before buying any materials for the course.
Class Notes
This course is built upon Sociology 401-1, and thus students are assumed to have knowledge of elementary statistics and multiple linear regression.
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Sociology/MORS PhD Students
Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in SOCIOL 401-1 or have received the intstructors permission to register for this class.
Associated Classes
LAB - Parkes Hall 224: Mon 11:30AM - 12:20PM