Statistics for Sociologists II

Applied linear regression modeling for social scientists using Stata and SAS.

offering recorded4 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Elle FangTheodore Gerber

Summary

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Historical reviews of John Logan: Logan's course involved significant homework, with one student reporting up to 20 hours per week and assignments lasting up to 12 hours. The workload was heavy, though some reviews noted there were no traditional exams.

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Prerequisites

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C&E SOC/​SOC 360,ECON 310,PSYCH 210, GEOG 360,MATH/​STAT 310,STAT 301, or graduate/professional standing

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Fall 2026

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.08 GPA, 40.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.30 GPA, 65.8% A/AB (n=38 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.50 GPA, 79.3% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews for John Logan describe him as unclear, disorganized, and difficult to follow, with many students advising avoidance. While some noted his willingness to meet outside class, most found his lectures incomprehensible and his grading opaque. One review mentioned learning statistics and STATA despite the challenges.

ERIC GRODSKY is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Fall 2018, Fall 2020, Fall 2021. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

JOHN LOGAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

THEODORE GERBER is recorded teaching in Spring 2013, Fall 2019, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 400
LAB 301Classroom Instruction0 / 300
LAB 302Classroom Instruction0 / 300
LEC 001Classroom Instruction20 / 400
LAB 301Classroom Instruction12 / 200
LAB 302Classroom Instruction8 / 200

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Student experience

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Historical reviews for John Logan describe a difficult course with unclear instruction, heavy homework, and disorganized grading. Reviewers frequently advised avoiding the class due to poor teaching quality and lack of clarity.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.30 GPA, 65.8% A/AB (n=38 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.50 GPA, 79.3% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Fall 2025: 2.89 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of John Logan: Logan's course involved significant homework, with one student reporting up to 20 hours per week and assignments lasting up to 12 hours. The workload was heavy, though some reviews noted there were no traditional exams.

Historical reviews of John Logan: Logan's lectures were often incomprehensible, and he was criticized for rudeness and disorganization. Some students found his office hours helpful, while others advised avoiding the course entirely due to the lack of clear instruction.

Topics

  • Regression techniques and model assumptions
  • Model diagnostics and correction methods

Skills

  • Applied linear regression modeling and diagnostics
  • Statistical computing with Stata and SAS

Grades

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C&ESOC/SOC 361 · Fall 2026

Statistics for Sociologists II

Recorded 2026-09-07
C&ESOC/SOC 361 · Fall 2026

Statistics for Sociologists II

Recorded 2026-09-07
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