PUAD 5003 - Research and Analytic Methods

Examines quantitative research methods used to answer questions and test hypotheses in public and non-profit settings. Methods covered include identifying and reviewing scholarly literature; formulating research questions; selecting appropriate design, data collection and sampling strategies; and analyzing data. Topics include causal and descriptive designs, interview and survey methods, and descriptive and inferential statistics such as chi square and regression. Semester Hours: 3 to 3