11.220 Quantitative Reasoning and Statistical Method for Planning I, Spring 2006
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Author(s)
Zegras, P. Christopher
Ryznar, Rhonda Marie
Alternative Title
Quantitative Reasoning and Statistical Method for Planning I
Date Issued
June 2006
Abstract
This course develops logical, empirically based arguments using statistical techniques and analytic methods. It covers elementary statistics, probability, and other types of quantitative reasoning useful for description, estimation, comparison, and explanation. Emphasis is placed on the use and limitations of analytical techniques in planning practice. This course is required for and restricted to first-year Master in City Planning students.
Subjects
statistics
statistical methods
quantitative research
argument
measurement
research design
frequency distribution
histogram
stemplot
boxplot
dispersion
probability
normal distribution
binomial distribution
sampling
confidence interval
significance
correlation
regression
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Urban Studies and Planning
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