QUANTITATIVE METHODOLOGY IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES SEMINAR - From Sample to Population: Design and Analysis of Surveys and Experiments for Generalizable Inference

Level
Semester
Spring 2022
Instructor(s)
Units
4
Section
1
Number
236B
CCN
29637
Times
Thurs 9am-12pm
Location
SOCS202
Course Description

Social scientists often rely on nonrandom samples, whether due to nonresponse, convenience sampling, or practical design considerations, when studying descriptive or causal relationships.  This class focuses on design and analysis techniques that allow researchers to draw generalizable inferences from non representative data.  In particular, we will study sampling and randomization design; weighting and modeling methods; and sensitivity analyses with applications to survey analysis and external validity of experiments.

 

Discussion scheduled Fridays 2-3pm. 

Meeting on 1/28 will be in SOCS749.

Prerequisites

Political Science 231A and 231B or equivalent. Experience with R is assumed.