The techniques used to study public administration phenomena.
Quantitative Methods: Explores the use of numerical data in research and includes topics such as statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and survey research techniques.
Qualitative Methods: Explores the collection and analysis of non-numerical data, including topics such as case studies, interviews, and focus groups.
Research Design: Covers a range of topics related to designing effective research studies, including operationalization, sampling techniques, and experiment design.
Data Collection: Focuses on the methods of gathering data, including both primary and secondary data sources.
Ethics in Research: Explores the ethical considerations that arise in conducting research, including issues related to confidentiality, informed consent, and potential harm to participants.
Writing and presenting Research: Focuses on the skills and techniques necessary for writing and presenting research effectively, including best practices for academic writing, creating effective visual aids, and delivering presentations with impact.
Political Analysis: Examines the political aspects of public administration and their relationship to research methods.
Interdisciplinary approaches to research: Biases and the role of social constructs in interpretation of data.