This course covers the design, production, and analysis of quantitative data for research in public affairs and administration. It focuses on multivariate linear regression as a tool for data analysis as well as a framework for answering substantive, causal questions. The course will introduce students to some additional methods, such as reliability analysis, factor analysis, and the basics of structural equation modeling. Emphasis will be on the use of statistical software and the interpretation of results, with applications to substantive research questions.