Proficiency Examination:
Topics and Readings for Quantitative Analysis

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PPOL 8620: Quantitative Methods In Public Policy

Topics:

• Probability, Statistical Inference, Bivariate Regression and Correlation
  
• Multivariate Linear Regression
  
• Regression Diagnostics
  
• Binary Logistic Regression
  
• Mediating and Moderating variables
  
• Path Analysis
  
• Functional Form and Nonlinearity – Quadratic and Interaction Terms
  
• Dummy Variables
  
• Multinomial Logistic Regression

Readings:

Fox, John. 1991. Regression Diagnostics. Newbury Park: Sage Publications

Knoke, David and George W. Bohrnstedt. 1994. Statistics for Social Data Analysis. Third Edition. Itasca, IL: Peacock.
OR COMPARABLE TEXT.

Mills, T. and M. Sheluw (2001). Applying Regression and Correlation: A Guide for Students and Researchers. London: Sage Publications.

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