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The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for versions prior to Fall 2000.

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PPL 801  Quantitative Methods in Public Policy

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Mathematics through pre-calculus; statistics.
Restrictions:
Approval of department.
Description:
Logic and practice of public policy analysis. Basic research, measurement, design, and data collection issues. Specific skills and techniques for analyzing univariate data. Techniques for examining relationships among variables.
Effective Dates:
FS05 - FS07


PPL 801  Quantitative Methods in Public Policy

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Mathematics through pre-calculus; statistics.
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Master of Public Policy or approval of department.
Description:
Logic and practice of public policy analysis. Basic research, measurement, design, and data collection issues. Specific skills and techniques for analyzing univariate data. Techniques for examining relationships among variables.
Effective Dates:
SS08 - Open