Chapter 8

Statistical Analysis of Policy Making

Key Terms
Policy:
Policy is a deliberate system of guidelines to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes.

Policy Making:
Policy making broadly refers to the process used by a government to decide what to do (or not to
do) about a public problem or issue that requires its attention and action.

Analysis:
A detailed examination of anything complex in order to understand its nature or to determine its
essential features thorough study.

statistical analysis:
Statistical analysis, or statistics, involves collecting, organizing and analyzing data based on
established principles to identify patterns and trends.

Main types of statistical analysis:

◇Descriptive statistical analysis
◇Inferential statistical analysis
◇Associational statistical analysis
◇Predictive analysis
◇Prescriptive analysis
◇Exploratory data analysis
◇Causal analysis

Statistical analysis process steps:

1. Data collection
2. Data organization
3. Data presentation
4. Data analysis
5. Data interpretation