Intro to Research Methods

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Introduction to methods used in public management research. Five components of research design and evaluation are covered: 1) framing public policy problems; 2) developing testable questions; 3) situating questions with regard to past research (literature reviews); 4) empiracle testing and evaluation methods; 5) presenting findings. ( PAD 5300 is the same course as POLS 5300 ). Prerequisite: Department approval.