PADM 540 - Research Methods for Pubic Administration

Credits: 4

Research is important to public administrators for a variety of reasons. This course covers the basics of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methodologies directed at assisting public service leaders in identifying problems, celebrating achievements, and persuasively advocating for resources and/or policy change. Students will learn about inquiry and research design by crafting relevant and practical research questions, identifying the proper method of data collection and analysis, and communicating results to organizational leadership and elected officials.