Course Description
A doctoral-level examination of selected advanced topics in multivariate estimation and modeling. Specific topics covered vary.
Athena Title
ADV TOPIC STAT MOD
Prerequisite
PADP 8120 and PADP 8130
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This seminar will cover advanced multivariate regression techniques as determined by instructor. The course may cover topics such as discrete choice analysis and limited dependent regression, panel data analysis or time series estimation. Drawing on relevant theory and developments in the field, this course will provide students an opportunity to develop advanced modeling and data analysis skills. After successfully completing this course, students will have the skills necessary to undertake independent scholarly research on public administration and policy.
Topical Outline
1. Introduction to maximum likelihood estimation 2. Logit/probit 3. Selection Models 4. Ordered logit/probit 5. Nested Logit 6. Poisson regression 7. Multinomial logit 8. Panel data estimation 9. Time-series econometrics
Syllabus