Quantitative analysis methods

Author: Tan Yuejin
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: Quantitative analysis methods are one of the core courses in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. The published book "Quantitative Analysis Methods" was written by the author based on years of practical experience in teaching and researching quantitative analysis methods, combined with the characteristics of MPA teaching. This book strives to meet the new requirements of MPA talent cultivation in the 21st century, systematically introducing the basic concepts, theories, and methods of quantitative analysis methods, and reflecting as much as possible the latest achievements in quantitative analysis methods in recent years. This textbook, starting from the characteristics of public administration, provides systematic and in-depth elaboration and explanation of quantitative analysis methods frequently used and very important in public administration practice. Its main contents include: the role of quantitative analysis methods in public administration, systems analysis and system models, social surveys and statistical analysis methods, forecasting analysis methods, input-output analysis methods, evaluation analysis methods, optimization methods, policy and decision-making methods, management system simulation methods, and network planning methods. The book is rich in content and information, making it an invaluable introductory book on quantitative analysis methods in public administration. Specific features are as follows:
(1) Simple and profound, simplifying mathematical derivations and calculations to explain the principles and calculation steps of quantitative analysis with examples, catering to the characteristics of the target readers.
(2) From a systematic perspective, elaborating on how quantitative analysis methods are used in public administration.
(3) Emphasizing the importance of theory and practice, highlighting how quantitative analysis methods are applied in practical public administration. The main readers of this book are teachers, students, and leaders and civil servants from Party and government agencies, as well as from public institutions and enterprises in public administration and related disciplines.