LAS565 Research Design and Methodology

This course is designed to prepare students to do research related to policy issues. The primary goal of the course is to provide students with the tools needed to investigate and effectively evaluate public policies outcomes. The course focuses on the application of quantitative, qualitative, and formal methods to research, and considers how to determine the appropriate applications of such methods. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites for graduate credit. For undergraduate credit, senior standing with at least six prior social science courses, or department approval. 3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours