Quantitative Practicum
Conducting an independent analysis from scratch can be difficult. However, this is an essential skill for developing a dissertation and doing policy analysis work. This practicum will make the analysis process easier by providing students with essential tools and strategies to create effective research products. Over the quarter, students will learn applied skills, develop an independent project, and receive feedback on their progress. Throughout sessions, we will work together to deliver professional critiques to make the final product accurate, impactful, and compelling.
This course will cover the following topics:
- Using code to process data, run models, and visualize results.
- The fundamentals for research project management and code reviews.
- Writing useful peer reviews and providing constructive feedback on research projects.
- Techniques for conducting effective analyses and presenting results.
This course includes several sessions focused on workshopping research.