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GOVT204
Policy Analysis: A Quantitative Approach
GOVT204 FA
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 25 | 0 | Times: M.W.... 1:10PM-2:30PM; | No | Yes |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999
)
This course has two goals. One is to introduce both the
formal logic and techniques of social science research and
political analysis. The coverage of quantitative techniques
includes sampling theory, statistical inference, the logic
of hypothesis testing, and regression. A second goal is to
introduce students to the logic of policy evaluation and
some important tools of analysis (e.g., cost-benefit and
cost-effectiveness analysis). Thus, the course serves as
an introduction to both statistics and to public policy
analysis.
MAJOR READINGS
At least two texts in statistics and policy
analysis and articles employing a variety of quantitative
techniques and approaches to policy evaluation.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Exams, presentations, and
exercises
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
No knowledge of
calculus is assumed. This course is strongly recommended
for Government majors, particularly those in the American
Politics and Public Policy concentration. Ideally, it should
be taken in the sophomore year, because its lesson can be
applied in many upper-level courses.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS GOVT
Prerequisites:
GOVT151
- Section 01
- Eisner, M
- Times: M.W.... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 3, Jr: 2, So: 1, Fr: 0
- No Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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