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318.612.01
Statistical Analysis for Policy Making III

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Wednesday, 5:00 - 8:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

318.610 and 318.611

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
Final grade applies to all terms
Enrollment Restriction
undergraduates are not permitted in this course;
Special Comments

This course will be offered on the Homewood Campus, room TBA.