Administrative and Big Data for Policy Analysis

Australia

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¿Qué aprenderé?

The aims of this micro-credential is to equip enrollees with the skills and confidence to operate in the world of ‘big data.’ The micro-credential will take a social science perspective and to discuss the role of social science and theory in analysing and interpreting ‘big data.’ The micro-credential will not be technical, but rather use key examples of ‘big data’ being used to inform policy to help motivate and engage with the issues. Enrollees will become familiar with some of the technological options and constraints in the storage and analysis of ‘big data’.

Topics

Introduction to data linkage

Analysis of linked and transactional data

Combining linked and survey data

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion, enrollees will have the knowledge and skills to:

Explain the key concepts of data linkage

Outline the strengths and weaknesses of existing administrative datasets from an analysis or policy perspective

Identify the appropriate analytical technique for analysis of linked or administrative data

Discuss some of the main assumptions underlying different techniques;

Design or critique an analysis plan

Micro-credential stack information

This micro-credential may be undertaken as part of a stack by completing Data Analysis and Interpretation.

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (21 horas)

Costos de estudio
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Fecha de inicio

To be confirmed

Lugar

The Australian National University

Acton Campus,

ACTON,

Australian Capital Territory,

2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes internacionales

Completion of ANU Micro-credential Data Analysis and Interpretation (or equivalent).

This micro-credential is taught at graduate level and assumes the generic skills of a Bachelors or equivalent.

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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