ILRST 2150 - Statistical Applications in Law and Policy

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: ILRST 2100. Enrollment limited to: 15 ILR sophomores or permission of the instructor. Satisfies the ILR Advanced Writing requirement.

M. E. Karns.

Covers the practical aspects of quantitative research in law and policy (occupational and environmental health, product liability, and employment discrimination). Students evaluate the existing literature on a topic, analyze statistical merits, and make quantitative arguments. Standards of evidence will be considered. Required weekly writing assignments, a preliminary paper, and a final paper. Final oral presentations.