STATISTICS FOR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION

PUBAFFR 818

An introduction to the statistical methods used in public policy. Covers the basics of probability, statistics, and quantitative methods in public policy analysis. Stresses interpretation and presentation of data as well as theory.

EDPOL 603

Examines applied research and evaluation design. Explains the basic components of the research process: conceptualization and measurement, sample selection, and techniques for data generation. Explores and practices research techniques, including survey, focus groups, interviews, etc. Entails a developmental sequence of assignments culminating in a research proposal.

EDPOL 309

Introduces how quantitative research methods are applied in empirical education research. Focused on data exploration, manipulation, visualization, and simple analyses with secondary datasets and R or other programming language.

EDPOL 605

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

EDPOL 606

Focuses on the role of research and evaluation in program development. Design, plan, and manage research and program evaluations. Includes discussion and debate regarding a series of case studies. Asks how, and under what conditions, research and evaluation contribute to equity goals.