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Policy Analysis Techniques

Course #: GERON GR 760

Description:
The course introduces students to a variety of formal methods used in policy analysis in gerontology. Topics include methods of legal research; projection techniques; factorial survey designs to determine the normative underpinnings of policy; measurement of inequality; measurement of efficiency in targeting; use of matrices for analysis of goals and alternatives; benefit-cost analysis; assessment of political feasibility; assessment of feasibility of implementation; and evaluation research. Students learn how to apply the various techniques through a series of assignments.

Pre Requisites: Pre-req = GERON 623

Offered in:

2026 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 1206 M
3:00 - 5:45 pm
Nadash,Pamela Wh-Peters W03-0125GeronClassrm
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity: 10
Enrolled: 6
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses course material available through the Healey Library and other sources. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about no-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = GERON 623
Course Attributes: Library and other resources, no cost materials