PSC 780 - Public Administration Analytics

(3 units)

Concepts and methods of public administration research: includes developing research questions and designs, analyzing quantitative data, and evaluating published studies.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): Must be a degree-seeking student in the Public Administration and Policy MPA program OR obtain instructor permission.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe how data is used for quantitative analysis in public administration.
2. develop explanations about how two variables are related.
3. explain different methods public administrators use to collect data.
4. analyze the statistical characteristics of a single variable.
5. evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different research designs.

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