PADM 6070 - Quantitative Data Analysis I

Public and nonprofit administrators use quantitative data analysis to help inform their decisions. To ensure that administrators can conduct and evaluate quantitative data analyses, this course focuses on how to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data, and how to present and interpret results and findings. The course covers a range of introductory quantitative data analysis topics including measures of central tendency and dispersion, basic probability, hypothesis testing, measures of association, correlation, and elementary regression analysis. To foster learning, it includes instructor lectures, in-class computer exercises to develop applied data analysis skills, and case studies to help students understand how to evaluate data analysis from various technical reports. Deliverables may include exams, problem sets, article critiques, and independent or collaborative reports.

Note: MPA students must enroll in this course prior to enrolling in PADM 6060. Open to graduate students only.

Credits: 3 hours

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