Capstone for Data Analytics and Policy

3 Credits.

This course is for students who are completing their M.S. in Data Analytics and Policy. The course guides students through the process of developing and executing an original data analysis project aimed at addressing an issue related to public policy, politics, or governance. Students will formulate an empirical research question and answer that question using a quantitative analysis that makes an original, scholarly contribution. To complete the project, students will use the skills, tools and knowledge they have acquired throughout the program. Students should take this course in their ?nal term (or penultimate term with permission from their advisor). Prerequisites: 470.681, Introduction to Data Analytics and Policy; 470.768 Programming and Data Management; 470.673 Data Visualization; 470.709 Quantitative Methods for Policy and Political Analysis.