PPA 696

Research Methods

Application of relevant research techniques
to problems in public policy and administration

Prof. M. A. Saint-Germain

msaintg@csulb.edu

Syllabus Bibliography Handouts Sample Exams Sample Papers Course Notes

Bibliography:

Handouts:

Steps in Empirical Research
Guide to Statistical Procedures
Research Prospectus
Article Critique Form
A rticle Critique List

Course Notes:

Session 1: Introduction
Session 2: Variables and Hypotheses
Session 3: Measurement
Session 4: Experimental Designs
Session 5: Quasi-Experimental Designs
Session 6: Pre-experimental Designs
Session 7: Sources of Invalidity
Session 8: Sampling
Session 9: Ethics
Sesion 10: Questionnaires
Session 11: Surveys
Session12: Qualitative
Session 13: Secondary Data
Session 14: Data Coding & Data Entry
Session 15: Univariate Data Analysis
Session 16: Univariate Statistics
Session 17: Bivariate Statistics
Session 18: Tests for Significance
Session 19: Correlation
Session 20: Linear Regression
Session 21: Multiple Regression
Session 22: Reporting Research Results

Sample Exams:

Sample Papers:

Article Critiques for Bingham & Felbinger:
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last updated: 1/1/01

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