Big Data Analytics for Public Policy

Catalog description

The goal of the Big Data Analytics for Public Policy class is to develop the key computer science and data science skill sets necessary to harness the wealth of newly-available data. Its design offers hands-on training in the context of real microdata. The main learning objectives are to apply new techniques to analyze social problems using and combining large quantities of heterogeneous data from a variety of different sources. It is designed for graduate students who are seeking a stronger foundation in data analytics.