Quantitative methods, economics, and or models

Anand Desai
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Anand Desai: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, Postal: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2008, vol. 27, issue 3, 640-669

Abstract: Training in quantitative methods is seen as essential for policy analysts, public administrators, and public managers if they are to make cogent and informed data-based arguments. If our objective is to help students and future practitioners identify credible evidence, to make sense of that evidence, link it to their substantive knowledge, and thereby develop a defensible case for action, then this paper argues that our current approach to teaching methods is inappropriate. We need to take into consideration the learning styles and needs of our students in designing the delivery and content of our courses. Our current emphasis on teaching techniques needs to be replaced by an emphasis on teaching about the concepts underlying these tools and techniques. © 2008 by the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management.

Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1002/pam.20345

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