PS 624Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Public Service
PS 624 as listed in the Winter 2026 Graduate Calendar. The main page has the current version, when it runs, and seats.
To effectively support evidence-based decision making, public servants must be skilled in collective, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data. This course explores the principles and practices of effective research design, and equips students with essential skills in data collection and analysis. Topics may include methods of data collection, measurement, data coding, descriptive and inferential statistics, sampling, survey research techniques, questionnaire design, interviews, and research ethics.
Prerequisites
- Enrolled in Master of Public Service (MPS), or Master of Public Service (MPS)-Co-op
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
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