STATISTICAL SURVEYS

The course offers students the opportunity to deepen social research issues by examining mainly quantitative qualitative approaches and techniques, with particular focus on evaluation methods.

The student should be able to know and recognise the issues related to this theme (counterfactual and bias) and to apply the main research methodologies and techniques taking into account the research questions and the provided data.

No teaching is given as a prerequisite. A minimum of knowledge of the area of interest and a strong motivation are essential to achieve the objectives of teaching.

-counterfactual logics and Rubin model
-selection bias and maturation
-experimental design
-Difference in Differences method
-linear and logistic regression
-statistical matching
-regression discontinuity design
-interrupted time series analysis
-recognition of the effects perceived by the beneficiaries

Martini, A., & Sisti, M. (2009). Valutare il successo delle politiche pubbliche. Bologna: Il Mulino.

The examination will consist of the presentation and discussion of practical research work (by groups).

Frontal lessons, lab with R program, group work.

Italian

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