QSS 30.18 Quantitative Approaches to Peace and Justice

In this course, you will be introduced to the quantitative study of peace, violence, and justice. We will cover the theories, methods, findings, and shortcomings in cutting-edge analyses of conflict resolution, transitional justice, and reconciliation. Throughout the process, we’ll discuss issues of measurement, causal inference, and research ethics. You will also learn and begin to employ foundational skills in data science, R, causal inference, and statistical analysis.

Instructor

Voytas

Cross Listed Courses

GOVT 50.20

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:INT or SOC

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