Quantitative Reasoning For Policy And Planning (UEP-0254)

Fall 2024 · UEP 0254 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Required core course for M.A. and M.P.P. students. Introduction to the use of quantitative thinking. Designed to develop basic statistical skills as indispensable tools for policy research, planning and decision making. Students learn how to choose and apply statistical tools to data sources, when and how statistical tools can be used to analyze data, and how to interpret and understand others' quantitative research. Statistical software is used to facilitate learning through active application of statistical tools. Although prior coursework in statistics is not required, students are required to have a solid understanding of college-level algebra. Waiver permitted for students with an undergraduate major or substantial work-related experience in statistics subject to faculty approval. Recommendations: College-level algebra

Course codes: UEP-0254, UEP 0254, UEP0254, UEP-254, UEP 254, UEP254

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