MPA 510 - Research Methods in Public Administration

Research Methods for Public Service analyzes common themes for public service policy analysis and focuses on application of various research methods in gathering data, analyzing data, presenting data, and making useful evidence-based policy recommendations. Social research methods are presented that prepare public service leaders to design research with an understanding of the influences and constraints on decision makers, present research to key stakeholders and assess the validity of information findings and information presented. The course prepares public service leaders to analyze relevant research findings and make critical decisions as a public manager.