Fundamentals of Data Driven Policymaking

3 credits · Law School

Data is used as an input to public policy; both explicitly within regulatory frameworks and implicitly as a guide for legislative and regulatory decision making. This class focuses on the practical skills involved in applying data to advocacy and policy problems. Over the semester, students will practice collecting and converting data into usable insights, communicating those insights, and navigating (sometimes conflicting) scientific and technical literature. Using these skills, students will critique the use of data in recent litigation and regulation. No prior experience with STEM topics or data science is required. Enrollment limited. [3]