PADM 5311

Research Methods in Public Administration

Examination of analytical methods, research techniques, and models of inquiry in the social and administrative sciences. Topics may include problem definition; needs assessment; data gathering, processing and interpretation; survey research; secondary analysis; and demographics. Assumes computer literacy and completion of an introductory statistics course, or equivalent, prior to students entry in to the class. [Cross-listed with IDSY 5311.]

Units: 3.0