PO 4080 - Advanced Quantitative Analysis

Building on PO2070 Quantitative Methods, this course covers advanced statistical tools for empirical analysis in political science. Students will be able to use techniques for model-based inference, with specific data analysis techniques. These techniques may include (but are not limited to) any of the following: maximum likelihood estimation, duration analysis, network analysis, event count models and advanced linear regression modeling. The goal of this course is to provide students with methodological skills appropriate to their fields of substantive interest ideally aligned with possible thesis topics. Prerequisite: PO 2080 (4 Credits)