Provides a survey of statistical tools for model-based inference in political science with a particular focus on machine-learning techniques. Topics include likelihood theory of inference and techniques for prediction, discovery, and causal inference. Prerequisites: POLISCI POLISCI 450A and POLISCI POLISCI 450B completed for a letter grade of "B" or higher.
3-5 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
Provides a survey of statistical tools for model-based inference in political science with a particular focus on machine-learning techniques. Topics include likelihood theory of inference and techniques for prediction, discovery, and causal inference. Prerequisites: POLISCI 450A and POLISCI 450B completed for a letter grade of "B" or higher.
Offered in Spring 2027 at Stanford University.