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USING SECONDARY DATA: APPLIED QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS

EDPOL 605
Course Description

Introduce methods for managing secondary data or data not collected for specific research purposes and analyzing it to address educational policies. Focus on quantitative techniques. Use secondary data and statistical software to complete assignments

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EDPOL 209 or graduate/professional standing

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