Public Policy and Statistics: Case Studies from Rand

Book Overview

Public policy research frequently requires using statistics to address important and complex problems in a pragmatic way. In this volume, we describe the rich analytical techniques and substantive applications that typify how statistical thinking has been applied at the RAND Corporation over the past two decades. Our philosophy is to be critical yet constructive. We strive to bridge the gap between being a discerning consumer of analyses, and an applied...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540664769
• ISBN13: 9780387987774
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.5"