CEP 524LEC - Experimental Design

The course introduces the principles and applications of experimental and quasi-experimental research designs in education, behavioral and social sciences. It covers various advanced statistical modeling and data analysis techniques for policy/program evaluation, including regression discontinuity, difference-in-differences, propensity scores, and instrumental variables. Statistical applications are emphasized through hands-on analyses of real datasets as well as reviews of research examples. Prerequisite: one semester of graduate-level statistics course (e.g., CEP 522)

Credits: 3

Requisites: Pre-Requisite: CEP 522.