PAD 5003 - Research and Analytic Methods

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

This course examines 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, interviews and surveys, and statistics such as t-test, chi square, regression, and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Meets with CJ 5003.