Program Overview
It covers data gathering, analysis techniques, programming in R, and policy applications. The program is designed for mid-career professionals and is delivered online with weekly webinars, interactive activities, and a written assignment.
Program Outline
The program covers various topics, including:
- Analysis techniques: including sentiment analysis, scaling techniques, and topic modeling.
- Programming: introduction to coding in general, with a focus on the R programming language and its applications in policy analysis.
- Policy analysis and evaluation: applying the acquired skills to answer policy-related questions. The program aims to equip participants with the ability to:
- Demonstrate a strong grasp of coding concepts, particularly in R.
- Conduct web scraping and text analysis in R.
- Critically assess web data for policy proposals.
- Apply data processes to problem-solving in a critical way.
- Learn basic coding concepts that can be applied to other programming languages.
- Master specific software packages like R.
Outline:
The program is structured over four weeks, with each week focusing on specific topics:
Week 1:
Introduction to coding and R programming.
Week 2:
Data gathering and web scraping techniques in R.
Week 3:
Text analysis and visualization using R, including sentiment analysis, scaling, and topic modeling.
Assessment:
The program assessment consists of:
- One written assignment: Applying the learned skills to a specific policy analysis case study.
- Participation in webinars and discussion forums: Actively engaging with the program content and peers.
Teaching:
The program utilizes an online format with three weekly webinars led by King's College London lecturers. The program also incorporates interactive activities, discussion forums, online readings, and tutorial videos.
Other:
- The program is designed for mid-career professionals with a 2:1 degree and 3 years of work experience.
- The program is currently closed for enrollment.
- The full fee for the program is £950.
- The program is offered by the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King's College London.
- The program instructors are Daniela Serban, Lecturer in Public Policy, and Matia Vannoni, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy.
- The program format is fully online, with the exception of the three weekly webinars. Some details might be missing or outdated.
