318.613.01
Statistical Analysis for Policy Making IV

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Judy Holzer
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

318.610, 318.611 and 318.612

Description
Presents the core tools that are used in conducting policy analysis. Focuses on the basics of regression analysis and the practical applications to public policy problems. sequence.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you should be able to:
  1. Apply statistics methods and tools to policy analysis;
  2. Identify the common difficulties faced in using the different statistical methods;
  3. Conduct a real-world data analysis project using the skills learned throughout the semester;
  4. Communicate statistical outcomes and results in accessible and policy-relevant ways; and
  5. Report statistical analysis results in oral, written and mathematical formats.
Multiterm
Statistical Analysis for Policy Making III - 318.612
Final grade applies to all terms
Enrollment Restriction
undergraduates are not permitted in this course;
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
students enrolled in programs other then the MPP must obtain permission of department prior to registering for this course.
Consent Contact
jholzer@jhsph.edu
Special Comments

This course will be taught on the Homewood campus.