PLAD 8310

Regression Analysis

Course Description

This course introduces regression analysis in political science. It covers linear regression, the ordinary least squares (OLS) estimator, interpretation of results, and regression diagnostics. The course also introduces generalized linear models (GLMs), maximum likelihood estimation (MLE), and regression analysis with binary outcomes. A separate section of the course focuses on implementation of regression analysis in R programming language.


  • Jonathan Kropko

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     GPA

    3.84

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    Last Taught

    Spring 2019

  • Kirill Zhirkov

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     GPA

    3.83

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    2

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

  • Jee Park

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     GPA

    3.75

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    Last Taught

    Spring 2012

  • Michele Claibourn

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    Last Taught

    Fall 2010

  • Shawn Treier

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    Last Taught

    Spring 2013

  • Shawna Metzger

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     GPA

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    Last Taught

    Spring 2021

  • To Announced

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     Difficulty

     GPA

     Sections

    2

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025