Practical Methodologies for Public Policy Research

Institute of Local Government Studies, School of Government and Society

College of Social Sciences

Details

Code 17595

Level of study Second Year

Credit value 20

Semester 1 and 2

Module description

This module will expand upon issues of policy research raised at level 1 (08 11533/36). It will explore in some detail the key elements of qualitative and quantitative research methods and their practical application. It will also consider the issue of data analysis using these alternative approaches. Semester 2 provides a detailed group and individual tutorial support mechanism in preparation for level 3 extended essays and dissertations.