Research Methods

Catalog description

This course introduces students to research methodologies used in the social sciences and prepares them to design and conduct research relevant to public administration. Emphasis is placed on understanding foundational research techniques, including research design, literature review strategies, data collection methods, selection of appropriate analytical approaches, and ethical considerations in public-sector research. Students will learn to formulate research questions, evaluate existing scholarship, and develop a well-structured research proposal focused on a problem or topic within public administration. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the methodological skills necessary to undertake independent applied research.