What is QMSS 201? – The Introductory Course to Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences

Written by Connor Zahler:  Intro to Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences is the first course in the QMSS curriculum. Although this four-credit course is intended for students wanting to enroll in the minor, the class is open to anyone who wants to learn about the program or about how big data applies to fields…

Showing Our Face on the Student Market: QMSS Summer Informational Meeting

Written by Connor Zahler: The University of Michigan’s new Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) minor represents the intersection of data science and the social sciences. The department hosted an informational session for potential students to learn more about the program and the field. As more people learn of the QMSS minor and its…

The New Minor With Major Value

The University of Michigan’s new Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) program encourages undergraduate students to apply social, data, and computational sciences to the world’s many unanswered questions. Enrolled students will engage with a series of core and elective courses that develop their analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, enhancing their academic and professional careers.…