PUBPOL 6040

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

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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.


Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 Recommended prerequisite: previous course in social science research methods. Corequisites: None.

Enrollment Priority REF-FA25 Enrollment limited to: Ph.D. students.

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SOC 6150

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8542 PUBPOL 6040   SEM 101

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    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Waller, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) students. Master of Public Administration (MPA) students may enroll with instructor approval.