Overview
Description
Concepts and methods of public administration research: includes developing research questions and designs, analyzing quantitative data, and evaluating published studies.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Must be a degree-seeking student in the Public Administration and Policy MPA program
- obtain instructor permission
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): Must be a degree-seeking student in the Public Administration and Policy MPA program OR obtain instructor permission.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Restrictions
Must be a degree-seeking student in the Public Administration and Policy MPA program OR obtain instructor permission.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe how data is used for quantitative analysis in public administration.
- develop explanations about how two variables are related.
- explain different methods public administrators use to collect data.
- analyze the statistical characteristics of a single variable.
- evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different research designs.