API 5136 Research Methods for Public Policy

3 units
Public and International Affairs
Faculty of Social Sciences
Introduction to the various methods used in policy research and to the use of multivariate quantitative methods to conduct a research project. Research design, data sources and analysis. The qualitative methods examined include the use of focus groups and interviews; quantitative methods include simple and multiple regression, logistic regression, and factor analysis.

Components:

Seminar

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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very heavy
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heavier than average
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average
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Fair Assessments

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question not applicable
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