DPPG8500A-F15
Intro to Policy & DataAnalysis
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.
- Term:
- Fall 2015 - MIIS, MIIS First Half of Term
- Location:
- McGowan MG102(MGWN MG102)
- Schedule:
- 4:00pm-6:50pm on Monday, Wednesday (Aug 24, 2015 to Oct 19, 2015)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Fernando DePaolis
- Subject:
- Development Practice & Policy
- Department:
- Development Practice & Policy
- Division:
- Intl Policy & Management
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- MIIS Graduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 90831
- Subject Code:
- DPPG
- Course Number:
- 8500
- Section Identifier:
- A