Designing an Analytical Study Course (Self-Paced)
IDPGMT8005SP
Learn how to design structured, decision-informed research studies that guide effective program and policy analysis.
Learn how to design structured, decision-informed research studies that guide effective program and policy analysis.
This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take Designing an Analytical Study.
Participants in this interactive course apply a proven, systematic method to plan and design an analytical study. Classroom exercises and deliverables include developing research questions, designing data collection instruments, scheduling key milestones, and more.
Students should have prior experience in federal program management or analysis, familiarity with project or program performance monitoring, and a basic understanding of compliance requirements.
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Module 1: The Role of a Management Analyst
Module 2: Steps in an Analytical Study
Module 3: Understanding the Management Situation and Concern (Step 1)
Module 4: Identifying Research Questions (Step 2)
Module 5: Identifying Data Sources for the Research Questions (Step 2)
Module 6: Developing a Project Plan (Step 3)
Module 7: The NIDA Case Study and Project Plan (Steps 1, 2, 3)
Module 8: Planning to Use Available Databases and Archived Documents (Step 4)
Module 9: Planning to Use Workplace Observation (Step 4)
Module 10: Planning to Interview (Step 4)
Module 11: Planning a Questionnaire Survey (Step 4)
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The first installment is due one week before the first class. Subsequent installments are spread out evenly across the duration of the course.
| Installments | |
|---|---|
| 10% non-refundable deposit | |
| $1,249.00 | Total You Pay |
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