Research Methods for Linked Administration Data

3 cr · Graduate

(Lab Required) Administrative data from domains such as health, social services, the legal system, education, and immigration are widely used for research and decision-making. This course will discuss the different types of administrative data, the advantages and disadvantages of using large administrative databases for research, and the considerations one must make when analyzing and interpreting results generated with administrative data. Research topic areas will include use of administrative data in population health, health services, social/education policy, immigration, and the legal system. Students are required to analyze and interpret administrative data for a term project. May not be held with the former CHSC 7310.