PSC 313 ,314 - Policy Analysis & Technology

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Muhlenberg College

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Description:

This course is developed as an introduction to the fundamentals of policy analysis design and the use of contemporary forms of policy analysis technology. The rapid and vast growth of information technology has helped to reshape the field of policy analysis. The collection, analysis, and dissemination of data for the purpose of the development and evaluation of public policies rest upon an ever increasing array of technological aids. In this course students will study the process of policy analysis through a focus on the development of empirical models, survey research designs, and various assessment methods such as costbenefit analysis. In addition to the focus on methodologies, students will be introduced to a number of technological tools such as geographic information systems (GIS), computer aided telephone interviewing (CATI), web based survey software, and statistical software packages such as SPSS. Prerequisite: PSC 101 Introduction to American National Government and PSC 301 Political Science Research Methods. Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 314.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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