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Quantitative Analysis

    Date: June 17 - 21, 2013   Location: Greensboro, NC
 
  Course    
Category  General [Gen]  
Level  II  
Attendance Hours  32.0  
Exam Hours  3.0  
Current Price  $ 675.00 AI
$ 965.00 Full
 
  Instructor    
Marvin L. Wolverton, PhD, MAI  
Larry T. Wright, MAI, SRA  
    
 
  Location    
Name  Deep River Event Center  
Address  606 Millwood School Road  
City  Greensboro  
State  NC  
Zip  27408  
Phone  (336) 542-3797  
 
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  Sponsor / Contact    
Chapter  North Carolina
Website  www.ncappraisalinstitute.org  
Contact Name  Nancy Linton-Hall  
Email  nancy@ncappraisalinstitute.org  
Phone  (336) 297-9511  
 
  Description    

The new 35-hour Quantitative Analysis course implements a blended learning approach, which includes a pre-class, two-hour online session combined with 30 hours of traditional classroom education and wraps up with a three-hour exam on the fifth morning.

 

Please review the FAQs for important information regarding registration and cancellation deadlines; mandatory diagnostic test; online session; course equivalencies. Click here.

Course Description

This course focuses on the practical application of quantitative tools for analyzing data, drawing appropriate conclusions from data sets, and presenting both the analysis and conclusions in ways that enhance communication with appraisal clients. It reviews and furthers the application of basic statistical measures (mean, median, mode, standard deviation, etc.) and spends a good deal of time on graphical and regression analysis.

Central goals of the course are showing participants how to understand the reliability and validity of data used to draw conclusions, providing the knowledge needed to support the conclusions others may draw from the same or similar datasets. Presentation and activities make extensive use of real-world appraisal applications and are aimed at furthering an appraiser’s ability to provide credible analysis of real property-related issues.

 Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

• Properly apply and explain statistical methods such as simple and multiple regression analysis using market information
• Understand and critique statistical applications
• Understand how to incorporate statistical analysis in valuation reports
• Understand how to evaluate the reliability of various types of data used in valuation
• Understand the language of quantitative analysis
• Use graphs to present data and analysis
• Understand research design issues such as hypothesis construction, data reliability and validity, and sampling issues

Required Textbook: An Introduction to Statistics for Appraisers



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      Audience    
    General or Residential Associates working on their designations, MAIs or SRAs who want to further their statistics knowledge and skill base, residential or general certified appraisers, tax assessors, attorneys, bankers, review appraisers, market researchers.
     
      Equipment    

    • Required Textbook: An Introduction to Statistics for Appraisers
    • Laptops (recommend external mouse)
    • Spreadsheet program: Excel 2010
    • Calculator
    • You must be familiar with basic Excel and calculator operation when the course begins. Answers to problems in course material are shown using Excel 2010. Do not come to class expecting to be taught how to use Excel.


    Note to Mac users: Microsoft does not support the Data Analysis Tool Pack in Mac Office Excel 2008 or Mac Office  Excel 2011.  However, they do suggest free third-party add-ins with similar functionality.

    For more information, see  
     2008:  http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macoffice2008-macexcel/what-happened-to-the-data-analysis-toolpak-or/7a9e9491-cb73-4496-ac06-3ada487c719a

    2011: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macoffice2011-macexcel/what-happened-to-the-data-analysis-toolpak-or/740ff33a-6ed9-4553-bc09-5cef06ce5f23

     
      Prerequisites    
    Required:

    Recommended:

    Participants must sign a waiver at the beginning of the course stating that they have the prerequisites. If they do not, they will not hold the Appraisal Institute responsible and will not expect to receive special attention during the course.



    Required
  • An Introduction to Statistics for Appraisers
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      For Further Reading    
    •  The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 5th ed.  
     
      Disclaimer    
    Cancellation Policy
    • Up To 15 days prior to program start date, $30.00 cancellation fee.
    • 7 - 14 days prior to program start date, $150.00 cancellation fee.
    • Less than 7 days prior to program start date, forfeit of payment.
    		       Program Material Policy

    Beginning 4 weeks before the offering start date, program material will be shipped directly to the student. If this material has been shipped and you request a registration cancellation, you will automatically be charged a $25.00 fee and you may keep the material. Once the fee is charged, your refund will be processed. Material returns are no longer accepted. Contact the offering sponsor for more information.
    • Cancel Offering, $25.00 material fee.
    Cancellations
    All cancellations must be submitted writing via e-mail at nancy@ncappraisalinstitute.org or by fax at 336-297-9055. Confirmed participants should not assume that cancellation has been granted until confirmation has been received. No refunds 7 days or less prior to event.

    The North Carolina Chapter Appraisal Institute is not responsible for students' non-refundable airline reservations or other travel costs.

    The Chapter reserves the right to cancel, limit, or reschedule the program and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any nonrefundable airline reservations.

    ADA Policy
    If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify the NC Chapter office, 336-297-9511, at least two weeks in advance and we will arrange for reasonable accommodations.


    Program materials will be shipped directly to the student. If you do not receive your materials within 5 days before the offering start date, please call the sponsor to inform them.
     
      Additional Information    
    Please review the FAQs for important information regarding registration and cancellation deadlines; mandatory diagnostic test; online session; course equivalencies. Follow this link: http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/downloads/AE_FAQs_Participants.pdf

    REQUIRED DIAGNOSTIC TEST: The diagnostic test must be passed before students can register for this advanced education course. We recommend that students take the test at least 21 days before the classroom session of the course begins. Follow this link to take the free test: http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/AETEST.aspx. Test results will be e-mailed to participants within 7 BUSINESS days from the day the test was submitted.

    OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Follow this link for important logistical course details (i.e. required equipment, laptop, software, etc.) http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/course_descrb/Default.aspx?prgrm_nbr=501GD&key_type=C

    COURSE SCHEDULE & DEADLINE DATES: Prior to the first day of class, a separate 2-hour online session is required. The online session is available 28 days (5/20/13) before the classroom session begins. The online session ends 7 days (6/10/13) before the classroom session begins.

    May 20, 2013
    2-hour online session begins

    May 27, 2013
    Last day to register for and submit the diagnostic test.

    June 2, 2013
    Last day to cancel and with full refund.

    June 3, 2013
    Last day to register for the course.
    Last day to receive a "pass" confirmation on diagnostic test.

    June 3-9, 2013
    Last days to cancel registration with $150 cancel fee.

    June 10, 2013
    Last day to cancel registration with $0 refund.
    Last day to complete 2-hour online session.

    Course Materials
    Materials will be sent directly to your mailing address via UPS within four (4) weeks of the event, unless it is 10 business days or less until the event.
    Please do not forget to bring them with you to class!!

    Course Schedule
    Registration: 6/17/13: 8 a.m. -- 8:30 a.m.
    Class: 6/17-20/13 : 8:30 a.m. -- 5 p.m
    Exam: 6/21/13: 8:30 a.m. -- 11:30 a.m.

    CE Credit Approvals
    Appraisal Institute: 35 with exam hours
    NC Appraisal Board: 30 hours of CE

    Attendance Policy
    The Appraisal Institute requires full attendance (100%) at the course. If the attendance roster reflects less than 100%, it could/will show up on the roster submission to the states.

    Tuition Includes
    Course materials and breaks

    Course Location
    Deep River Event Center, 606 Millwood School Road, Greensboro, NC 27409; T 336-542-3797

    Lodging Information
    Courtyard by Marriott: (Wendover Ave.) -- Greensboro; T 336-294-3800 or 800-321-2211; Ask for the Appraisal Institute rate of $79++ per night, which includes Bistro Breakfast (a $10 value); Complimentary in room wireless; Newly renovated sleeping rooms; You may also register online at
    http://cwp.marriott.com/gsown/nccourseschedules/: Use Y8I for online booking discount code.
    Comfort Suites: (Thorndike Rd); T 336-882-6666; The Appraisal Institute Group rate is $79++ per night; Includes free Wi-Fi; full hot breakfast; manager's reception; free airport shuttle; has valet and laundry available.
    Fairfield Inn Airport: (Thorndike Rd): T 336-841-0140; The Appraisal Institute group rate is $84++ per night (King or Double); Includes complimentary hot breakfast; complimentary shuttle to airport and Deep River Event Center; Free In-room Wi-Fi and more;
    Use corporate code: Y8I if booking online: http://cwp.marriott.com/gsoap/appraisalinstitute/
    Holiday Inn Express & Suites: (Regional Rd): T 336-882-0004; The Appraisal Institute group rate is $79++ (Standard) and $99++ (King or Double Suites); Appraisal Institute Corporate Code: 100215437 for the website; Includes complimentary hot breakfast; complimentary shuttle to airport and to Deep River Event Center; Free In-room Wi-Fi; microwaves and refrigerators in most rooms; and more.
    Additional Lodging Availabilities
    Ashford Suites (soon to be Wingate by Wyndam): T 877-502-9522; 336-312-8787; Appraisal Institute rate is $74++ per night and includes a hot breakfast bar; Managers Reception: Tuesday & Wednesday each week.
    Courtyard by Marriott, GSO Airport Location: T 336-668-1090; The Appraisal Institute group rate is $99++ per night (1 King/2 Queen); without breakfast or $104++ per night with a $5.00 off breakfast voucher. Use Y8I as booking code online and register at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/gsoca-courtyard-greensboro-airport/?corporateCode=Y8i&toDate=&fromDate=&app=resvlink



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