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    Mar 28, 2024  
American University Catalog 2018-2019 
    
American University Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SPEX-660 Data-Driven Decision Making (3)


This course explores quantitative and qualitative tools and methods for evaluating, presenting, and communicating data (big and small). Students learn how to summarize and communicate findings to stakeholders so that they may make informed decisions that will improve organizational quality and efficiency overall. Topics include asking the right questions of data, constructing logframes and Statements of Work for performance and impact evaluation, conducting t-tests, ANOVA, ANCOVA, matching, differences in differences, regression discontinuity in program evaluation, and disseminating findings. Restriction: Graduate SPExS Program: Online.