Statistics I Statistics II

Knowledge or Content: K-7. Advanced knowledge and understanding of statistics applied to Social Sciences. K-8. Specialized and applied learning of quantitative research methods in the study of political and social phenomena. K-9. Advanced learning about the role of causality in Social Sciences. Skills: S-5. Ability to organize and express ideas clearly and unambiguously, and to support theoretical arguments on a topic through a critical analysis of the literature. S-7. Understanding the fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics, probability theory, and the foundations of inferential statistics. S-8. Knowing the properties of different types of quantitative data associated with the study of Social Sciences and mastering data analysis techniques. S-9. Understanding the techniques of causal inference in social research. Competences: C-7. Ability to select appropriate statistical models for data analysis within the framework of conducting research in Social Sciences. C-8. Handling quantitative research data: mastering analysis tools and data management software in the empirical development of a research paper. C-9. Being able to generate new data and apply causal inference techniques in the empirical development of a research question.

1. Causality and Counterfactuals 2. Regressions and causal effects 3. Matching Models 4. Synthetic controls 5. Differences-in-Differences 6. Natural Experiments 7. Instrumental Variables 8. Regression Discontinuity Design 9. New Trends in Causal Inference

Training Activities: AF3 - Theoretical-practical class: learning theoretical content on mathematics, statistics, and causal inference. AF4 - Laboratory practices: using software programs on computers to develop statistical models learned in theoretical classes. AF5 - Tutorials: the possibility of weekly meetings with the course instructor. AF6 - Individual student work. Teaching Methodologies: MD1 - Classroom presentations by the professor with the support of computer and audiovisual media, in which the main concepts of the subject are developed. MD2 - Critical reading of texts recommended by the subject professor: press articles, reports, manuals, and/or academic articles. MD3 - Resolution of practical cases, problems, etc., proposed by the professor individually or in groups. MD5 - Preparation of individual or group assignments and reports.