A Practical Guide to Analytics for Governments: Using Big Data for Good

by Marie Lowman (editor)

Analytics can make government work better―this book shows you how A Practical Guide to Analytics for Governments provides demonstrations of real-world analytics applications for legislators, policy-makers, and support staff at the federal, state, and local levels. Big data and analytics are transforming industries across the board, and government can reap many of those same benefits by applying analytics to processes and programs already in place. From healthcare delivery and child well-being, to crime and program fraud, analytics can―in fact, already does―transform the way government works. This book shows you how analytics can be implemented in your own What is the downstream impact of new legislation? How can we make programs more efficient? Is it possible to predict policy outcomes without analytics? How do I get started building analytics into my government organization? The answers are all here, with accessible explanations and useful advice from an expert in the field. Analytics allows you to mine your data to create a holistic picture of your constituents; this model helps you tailor programs, fine-tune legislation, and serve the populace more effectively. This book walks you through analytics as applied to government, and shows you how to reap Big data's benefits at whatever level necessary. Legislators and policy makers have plenty of great ideas―but how do they put those ideas into play? Analytics can play a crucial role in getting the job done well. A Practical Guide to Analytics for Governments provides advice, perspective, and real-world guidance for public servants everywhere.

224 pages, Hardcover

Published June 6, 2017

Reviews

[Ed Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

The future of public service will include the practical application of advanced analytics.
Lowman and a host of other public policy issue experts demonstrate the continued need to innovate and strategize using predictive analytics. Great read!

[Joe Dunn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Government needs to leverage the power of data and analytics. This book provides several prime examples of how analytics can provide actionable insights to improve government services and public policy. A fantastic team of authors who I have the pleasure to know and work with.

[Daniel DuBravec · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful content

[Terralynn Forsyth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Had to read for job related project in government - some practical applications are offered, but not worth the time if you have a basic understanding of how analytics work (in or out of government).