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Quantitative Analysis

    Date: November 14 - 19, 2013, No Class on November 17th   Location: Ontario, CA
 
  Course    
Category  General [Gen]  
Level  II  
Attendance Hours  32.0  
Exam Hours  3.0  
Current Price  $ 675.00 AI
$ 965.00 Full
 
  Instructor    
Kenneth G. Foltz, MAI, SRA  
    
 
  Location    
Name  University of Phoenix  
Address  3110 E. Guasti Road  
   Suite 100  
City  Ontario  
State  CA  
Zip  91761-1219  
 
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  Sponsor / Contact    
Chapter  Southern California
Website  www.sccai.org  
Contact Name  Lianna Chaparyan / Linda Zimmer  
Email  lianna@sccai.org  
Phone  (818) 957-5111x20  
 
  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, $50.00 cancellation fee.
    • 2 - 14 days prior to program start date, $150.00 cancellation fee.
    • Less than 2 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.
    ENROLLMENT
    Enrollment is on a first-come, first served basis. If the event is filled, a waiting list will be retained. The Southern California Chapter reserves the rights to cancel, limit, or reschedule this event if the minimum enrollment level is not reached, and to change faculty assignments and facility locations at any time. Prospective students should confirm their registration before making any non-refundable airline reservations. There are NO transfers; you must cancel out of the offering.

    ATTENDANCE
    The Appraisal Institute enforces attendance requirements mandated by state licensing and certification regulatory agencies. The Appraisal Institute issues certificates for state certification/licensing or state continuing education credit that verify successful completion and attendance of 100%, with your grade notification letter for courses, or at the conclusion of seminars. One hundred percent (100%) attendance is required for all Appraisal Institute education programs. This follows Appraiser Qualification Board minimum criteria requirements.

    PREREQUISITES
    Some classes have prerequisites. Be sure to read the course description to find out if there are any prerequisites for this course.

    REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
    Some classes have required textbooks. Be sure to read the class description to find out if there are any required textbooks for this course. There will not be any textbooks for purchase at the class. You must buy them ahead of time. If you arrive for a class without the required textbook credit for the class cannot be given and there will be no refund.

    REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
    Some classes require you bring a laptop and or other equipment. Be sure to read the class description to determine if any equipment is required. You are responsible for bringing your own extension cord(s). None will be provided. Please safeguard your equipment and personal belongings at all times. The Appraisal Institute, the Southern California Chapter, the Instructor or the facility will not be responsible for any loss of your personal belongings.

    CLASS MATERIALS TO DOWNLOAD
    Some classes are now available with downloadable materials. If you opted to download class materials instead of having them shipped to you, you will be required to bring the materials with you on a laptop or as a hard copy. If you do not have the materials with you credit for the class cannot be given and there will be no refund. Copies will not be available to you in the class. You are responsible for bringing your own extension cord(s). None will be provided.

    ADA COMPLIANCE
    It is the policy of the Appraisal Institute to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are participating in Appraisal Institute educational programs. If you need accommodations to participate because of a disability, please notify us in writing at least two weeks in advance of the program and we will arrange for reasonable accommodation. Without two weeks’ notice, accommodation may not be available.

    COMPLETION CERTIFICATES
    For scannable exams, written notification of results will be sent to the examinee approximately 15 business days from the date of receipt of the exams at the national office.
    Certificates of completion for continuing education will be sent to the student in approximately 15 days from the date of the class. Express Grading is available. For more information contact the national office at (312)335-4207.

    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    
    10/23/2013 LAST DAY to register for and submit the diagnostic test*
    10/30/2013 LAST DAY to receive a “pass” confirmation on Diagnostic Test
    10/30/2013 LAST DAY to REGISTER for the course
    10/16/2013 Online Session Begins for Students already registered for the course
    11/6/2013 LAST DAY to complete online session

    11/14/2013 Classroom Session Begins Day 1
    Check in at 8:00am – 8:30am
    Class starts at 8:30am

    11/15/2013 Classroom Session
    11/16/2013 Classroom Session
    11/18/2013 Classroom Session
    11/19/2013 Classroom Session

    *Note, once you have passed the Diagnostic Test, you do not need to take the test again for the other Advanced Education courses.

    NO BREAKFAST OR REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.

    LUNCH: YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN

    PARKING: FREE

    TEMPERATURES IN CLASS ROOMS VARY. PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY.

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