Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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DPPG 8500

Policy & Data Analytics

Introduction to Policy and Data Analysis

This course is a guided introduction to conceptualizing problems and making sense of quantitative information in the policy sphere. The course begins by introducing the theory and practice of policy analysis. The stages of the public policy process and methods for structuring policy inquiry are introduced to provide a means for deconstructing policy problems and asking relevant and practical questions in a policy context.

Next the class is introduced to how such questions are addressed using quantitative tools. Topics to be covered include sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and regression techniques. This will basically be a primer on applying inferential statistics to policy problems. The course will also include introductory training in the use of innovative statistical software, as well as Excel statistical functions.

Subject:
Development Practice & Policy
Department:
Development Practice & Policy
Division:
Intl Policy & Management
Requirements Fulfilled:
Equivalent Courses:
GIPD 8500 *
GIPD 8504
INTG 8520
DPPG 8504
DPPG 8501
IPOL 8501 *
IPSG 8501
IPOL 8504 *
IPSG 8501P *
IPSG 8504

Sections in Fall 2013 - MIIS, MIIS Waiver "Courses"