P A X97 P A 397 Introduction to Empirical Methods for Policy Analysis 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Survey of the application of a broad range of quantitative models to policy analysis and managerial decision-making: optimization techniques based on calculus and linear programming, probability theory and decision analysis, sampling theory and hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and forecasting. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Graduate standing; and either one semester each of college algebra, calculus, and statistics or a passing score on the validation exam offered before the beginning of the semester.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Doctoral