GOV 52 | Last taught Spring 2022
This course explores methods for using statistical and machine learning models in political research. We’ll start by discussing research design and looking at the motivations for building models, the range of options available, and the tradeoffs involved in each approach. Students will then spend the remainder of the semester applying these tools to answer their own questions using real political data. These projects will be particularly valuable for students planning on graduate study or applied quantitative research after graduation, and may be used as the basis for a senior thesis.