857-0091-00L Methods II: Quantitative Methods
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | D. Hangartner |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Only for Comparative and International Studies MSc and UZH MA in Politics. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 857-0091-00 U | Methods II: Tutorial
 | 1 hrs |
| D. Hangartner | |||
| 857-0091-00 S | Methods II: Quantitative Methods
| 2 hrs |
| D. Hangartner |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | This class provides an introduction to quantitative methods for social science and policy analysis. The class covers statistical inference, introductory probability, descriptive statistics, regression, and statistical and database programming. |
| Learning objective | After this course, students should be able to assemble a dataset, prepare descriptive statistics, develop and test hypotheses, and present their results in a high-quality presentation or paper. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | D. Hangartner |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| General |  : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers |
| Priority | Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group |
| Primary target group | Comparative and International Studies MA (863100) |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative and International Studies Master | Core Seminars | O |  |