By the numbers: Assessing the nature of quantitative preparation in public policy, public administration, and public affairs doctoral education

Does doctoral preparation in quantitative methods adequately prepare students to interact with the public affairs literature? Does the curriculum meet previously expressed ideals? Are incoming students prepared to complete this curriculum successfully? We present findings from a survey of 44 leading...

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Published in:Journal of policy analysis and management 2005, Vol.24 (1), p.179-191
Main Authors: Rethemeyer, R. Karl, Helbig, Natalie C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Colleges and universities
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Economics education
Education
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Graduate studies
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Policy studies
Public administration
Public affairs
Public policy
Public sector
Quantitative statistical methods
Schools and educational services
Standardized tests
State colleges
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United States
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University administration
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Summary:Does doctoral preparation in quantitative methods adequately prepare students to interact with the public affairs literature? Does the curriculum meet previously expressed ideals? Are incoming students prepared to complete this curriculum successfully? We present findings from a survey of 44 leading public affairs doctoral programs. Although almost all programs offer some quantitative methods training, our analysis of the survey data and course syllabi suggest that public affairs students may leave their programs only partially prepared to interact with the emerging public affairs literature and with less grounding in quantitative methods than some model curricula have prescribed. © 2005 by the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
ISSN:0276-8739
1520-6688
DOI:10.1002/pam.20079