PUBPOL 5690

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PUBPOL 5690
Regression Analysis and Managerial Forecasting

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

Teaches various statistical methods for managerial decision making, with a particular emphasis on regression and forecasting. Other topics include ANOVA, correlation, confounding, interaction, and statistical process control. Emphasizes applications to health care organizations.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: at least one statistics course.

Outcomes
  • Be able to understand basic statistical data presentations using averages, standard deviation, tstatistics, and hypothesis tests.
  • Use bi-variate and multivariate regression analysis techniques.
  • Use dummy variables and fixed effects to analyze cross-state data.
  • Use dummy variables and trend variables to analyze seasonal trends and make short-run forecasts.
  • Understand the issues of endogeneity, correlation and causation when analyzing the relationship between variables.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7532 PUBPOL 5690   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Priority enrollment given to: Sloan students.