By the numbers: Assessing the nature of quantitative preparation in public policy, public administration, and public affairs doctoral education

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 179-191

  Rethemeyer, R Karl ^a   Helbig, Natalie C ^a  

^a STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

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EID: 10944245766     PISSN: 02768739     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/pam.20079     Document Type: Review

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