EDPA 02512Quantitative Methods in Public Policy

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This course introduces students to basic statistical methods and their application to public policy analysis. The course covers the essential elements of descriptive statistics, univariate and bivariate statistical inference, multivariate analysis, and data visualization. In addition to covering statistical theory the course emphasizes applied statistics and data analysis. The primary goals of this course are to introduce quantitative skills and encourage a critical approach to reviewing statistical findings.