PADM 6839 - Statistical Applications in Public Administration

Credits: 3
A practical discourse emphasizing the use of statistics, computers, and software applications in applied research problems in public administration. A primary goal of this course is the development of basic statistical competency, utilizing problems and cases pertinent to public administrators. The statistical basis of hypothesis testing is covered using both descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequency distribution, central tendency, variability, nonparametric and contingency analysis, multivariate analysis and correlation, analysis of variance, probability, and regression.

Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in statistics