Research Methods in Public Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:

In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics: Research in the behavioral sciences. Behavioral variability and research. The measurement of behavior. In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics: Approaches to psychological measurement. Descriptive research. In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics: Correlational research. Advanced correlational strategies. Basic issues in experimental research. In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics: Experimental design. Analyzing experimental data. In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics: Analyzing complex designs. Quasi-experimental designs. Single-case research. Ethical issues in behavioral research. Scientific writing.