TEM 587 - Research Issues and Data Literacy in Public Management

1-3 CR

The informed citizen is asked to digest an imposing range of statistical studies and research reports. Unfortunately, errors are common, and purposeful bias is routinely encountered. Accordingly, this course must go beyond the standard coverage of measurement, research design, and statistical methods. It addresses the origins, development, and current status of the data-to-decision pipeline and the problems that arise in research output across disciplines.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor.