Nicole DiCrecchio

The course is separated into core team and support team. Being on the core team is a lot of commitment and requires dedication. Being the project manager, it was a highly beneficial experience for my development. However, lack of contribution from some of the team members forced the bulk of the work unto a few students. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Spring 2025 Course: QMSSGR5052_001_2025_1-PRACTICUMINDATAANALYSIS : QMSSGR5052_001_2025_1 - PRACTICUM IN DATA ANALYSIS Instructor: Nicole DiCrecchio

I would definitely recommend this course to another student as I believe you will have a meaningful experience regardless of whether you are on the external team or not. If you are on the external team you get experience working on a larger project with a team. This year, there was a lot of focus on laying the foundations that help determine the direction and scope of the project. While subsequent years may be different, you will invariably get experience with stakeholder management and you are encouraged by Ben to apply yourself to whatever part of the project is of most interest to you. If you are not on the external team, you are able to pursue an independent project in whatever is of interest to you. This is a great opportunity to pursue skills in areas of interest to you and create a final deliverable that can be showcased in a portfolio. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Spring 2025 Course: QMSSGR5053_002_2025_1-PRACTICUMINDATAANALYSISII : QMSSGR5053_002_2025_1 - PRACTICUM IN DATA ANALYSIS II Instructor: Benjamin Kinsella

The course was mostly valuable in providing space and strategies to think through research.

honestly cant tell you what you get to learn, other than group work isnt great when the core team isnt good at managing or directing the overall group. the professor honestly doesnt help at all and she actually kind of makes the class worse as she seems to have such negative vibes. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Fall 2024 Course: QMSSGR5052_001_2024_3-PRACTICUMINDATAANALYSIS : QMSSGR5052_001_2024_3 - PRACTICUM IN DATA ANALYSIS Instructor: Nicole DiCrecchio

Gave a broad overview of a number of research methodologies (observational, quasi-experimental, experimental, survey design), along with a portion on how to read research critically.

Necessary methods for research in social sciences.

If the student needed a general space where they could explore different options and didn't have much of an idea of what to study or how, the course may be useful. Otherwise, there are others that are more helpful in learning new skills or about one's general interest.

The course was at its best when we discussed our topics, but there was an over-reliance on slides and lectures. Furthermore, while I did almost all the readings, we barely discussed the readings or explored them in more depth, which would have been interesting. 1 Columbia University: Arts & Sciences Fall 2021 Course: QMSSGR5010_004_2021_3-QUANTTHRY/METHODOLOGY-SOCSCI : QMSSGR5010_004_2021_3 - QUANT THRY/METHODOLOGY-SOC SCI Instructor: Nicole DiCrecchio