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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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SOPE 503 001 (CRN: 14276)
QUANT METHODS FOR PROG EVAL
Long Title: QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION
Department: Social Policy Evaluation
Instructors:
Meetings:
5:30PM - 7:30PM R (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
6:00PM - 9:00PM W (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 5
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Degree(s):
Master of Social Policy Eval
Section Max Enrollment: 12
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 9:20PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course provides an in-depth introduction to the methods of program evaluation. The associated lab provides concrete examples for the students to gain practical experience in applying these methods. The methods presented will include: Randomized Controlled Trials, Instrumental Variables, Difference in Difference, Propensity Score Matching, and Regression Discontinuity Design. At the end of this course, students should be able to use these methods to conduct impact evaluations of social programs and to do a critical assessment of evaluations performed by others.