Quantitative methods and the courses in which they are taught often present as if they are neutral, value-free and unbiased. However, the history of quantitative methods demonstrates an entanglement ...

UW’s quantitative research methods minor prepares students for exciting careers in the world of academia and research. In this program, you’ll not only learn how to conduct high-quality research but ...

Research is the backbone of society's progress. Without it, there would be no new drugs, tech, etc. Basically, every trace of human progress could grind to a halt. However, research is only as good as ...

Quantitative methodologies are techniques for systematic empirical investigation of behavioral phenomena using statistical, mathematical, numerical or computational approaches. These techniques may ...

Business managers and directors used to rely on their experience and instinct to make tough decisions. Increasingly, however, they want to know what the numbers say. In the era of big data, ...

Economics is the study of the allocation of scarce resources. The subject of this course is microeconomics, which examines the decision making of individuals and firms with regard to consumption, ...

Institutional investors face complex decisions—where to allocate capital, which managers to trust, how to weather volatility. These choices can’t rely on instinct alone. They require data, structure, ...

Research is an important part of operating a business. Whether the research is for marketing purposes or to determine future possible growth, research helps a business plan its course. Two types of ...