PUBPOL 6040

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PUBPOL 6040
Qualitative, Survey, and Mixed Method Approaches to Policy Research

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Introduces students to theories and methods of data collection techniques such as in-depth interviews, ethnography, focus groups, and surveys as well as mixed-method approaches used in policy and evaluation research. Addresses the strengths and weaknesses of various methods and the design of qualitative and mixed-method studies. Covers epistemology, ethics, induction and deduction, measurement, validity, and triangulation. Also discusses more concrete issues such as gaining access to a field site, developing a qualitative interview guide and survey questionnaire, conducting a qualitative interview, managing data, and assessing data quality.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Recommended prerequisite: previous course in social science research methods.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SOC 6150

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18847 PUBPOL 6040   SEM 101

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    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Waller, M