Review of Lecture Notes on Policy, Education, and Research

A set of flashcards summarizing key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture notes on policy, education, and research methods.

AUMF

Authorization for the Use of Military Force; allows the president to direct military operations with limited scope and time.

Scope of Declaration of War

Grants the president broader powers, unlimited time, and unlimited scope compared to AUMF.

Coleman Report

1966 report highlighting stark differences in educational resources between white and non-white students.

Flypaper Effect

Earmarked education funds tend to stick more than general aid, influencing educational spending.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Policy that replaced No Child Left Behind (NCLB) aimed at improving educational outcomes.

Patriot Act

Legislation passed shortly after 9/11 to enhance law enforcement capabilities against terrorism.

Quasi-Experimental Design

Research approach that includes methods like difference-in-differences and regression discontinuity.

Spurious Correlation

A statistical relationship between two variables that appear related but are actually independent.

Logic Model

Framework used for designing and evaluating social programs, illustrating inputs, outputs, and outcomes.

Micro Simulation Model

A predictive analysis tool often used to predict outcomes of potential policies.