PUBPOL 5750
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- Schedule of Classes - October 31, 2025 7:07PM EDT
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PUBPOL 5750
Course Description
Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
Second semester of a two-semester sequence in applied statistics for Public Policy. Review of key material (regression analysis, and statistical inference for regression). Advanced topics in regression analysis such as: interaction terms, log transformations, binary independent and dependent variables. Introduction to research design for causal analysis, including: experiments, Differences-in-Differences, and Regression Discontinuity.
Prerequisites PUBPOL 5310.
Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP
Learning Outcomes
- Correctly interpret results from linear regressions.
- Run and correctly interpret regression models using interactions, data transformations, and binary variables as both independent and dependent variables.
- Describe and diagnose ways that regression analysis can break down (violations of model assumptions).
- Correctly use causal research designs to identify and estimate causal effects of policy interventions.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW
- Jan 20 - Apr 8, 2026
Instructors
Alan, S
- MW
- Apr 13 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Alan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Enrollment limited to: Master of Public Administration (MPA) students.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Alan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Alan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F
- Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
Instructors
Alan, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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