Review the syllabus for PA 5031. It’s likely that you will be able to waive this course if:
- you have taken a college statistics or econometrics course
- you received a B or better
- the course covered most if not all of the subject matter in the PA 5031 syllabus, including:
- description of data
- probability theory
- causal inference
- linear regression
- use of statistical software (e.g., Stata, SPSS, Minitab) to analyze data
- exposure to multivariate regression
- using cross-tabulations to produce tables
If a person has background in everything except hands-on experience using a statistical package, s/he may arrange to attend the same lab every week and take the Stata quiz at the end of the semester to show proficiency in hands-on analysis.
If a person has background in everything except regression, she/he may arrange to sit in on one section's lectures and labs concerning regression, then take an oral/written exam to show proficiency in regression basics.
Process for requesting a waiver:
- Schedule an appointment with Alicia George (MPP) or Joel Mixon (MURP/MDP) and bring the following to the appointment:
- Course Waiver form (print, fill out relevant sections)
- Copy of your undergraduate transcript(s) with relevant coursework highlighted. An unofficial copy is acceptable.
- Syllabus for the previous course(s) you took. This is the most useful information for considering your waiver request. A current syllabus for the same course (often available online) is generally acceptable if your original is no longer available.
- Alicia and Joel will conduct an initial review and consult faculty as necessary
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