Christopher Abbott Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

POLS 385 - Quantitative Approaches to Political StudiesThis mandatory course introduces students of Political Studies to the fundamentals of data analysis. This course covers the basics in probability, t-tests, regression, Chi-squared tests, and analysis of variance. Students are also introduced to R programming language. This course provides a basic understanding of statistical inference and statistical computing.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

POLS 406 - Comparative Political Economy of Advanced Capitalist DemocraciesCreated and taught a 4th year seminar based on research I have done for my dissertation. The course was organized around three themes: 1) how capitalism evolved throughout the 20th century, 2) similarities and differences between how capitalist economies are organized in the 21st century, 3) Canada's political economy in comparative perspective.

Ontario, Canada

POLS 384 - Strategies of Political ResearchThis mandatory course introduces students to the different schools of thought in the philosophy of social science and their implications for the study of politics.

Ontario, Canada

Duties:- Create and manage large datasets (data wrangling, data aggregation, data visualization) using Excel, R and Stata- Conduct literature reviews for principal investigators

INTST 101 - Introduction to International Studies Duties:- Responsible for grading essays, midterms, and finals (approximately 50 students)- Conduct office hours on a weekly basis (and by appointment)- Attend weekly lectures

PSCI 283 - International Political Economy Duties:- Facilitate tutorial/discussion with approximately 20 students- Manage student inquiries regarding administration and substantive course-related questions- Responsible for grading all (42 students) midterms

Duties:- Responsible for the migration of new and existing data into a newly implemented Customer Relationship Management software

Duties:-Conduct independent research on evolving trends in domestic and international politics;-Publish articles on a weekly basis.

79 Wellington Street West

Duties:-Data entry and spreadsheet compilation;-Update and chase delegated tasks to ensure progress to deadlines;-Assist in the organization of files and collateral material;-Conduct business development functions;-Make phone inquiries as needed.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Political Science And Government

Master’S Degree, Political Economy

Master's Research Paper: 'Reproduction and the Ecological Dominance of Capitalism: Fertility in Advanced Capitalist Countries since.

Honors Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science, With Distinction

Activities and Societies: Player on the Men’s varsity golf team