Research Methods

This module establishes early on that research is “asking a question to which we do not already know the answer, and then collecting data and […]

Policy Analysis and Policy Options Analysis are related methodologies designed to evaluate either existing or potential policies in terms of their ability (or potential ability)

Lecture by Dr. Lauren Wollman

Lecture by Dr. Lauren Wollman

Lecture by Dr. Lauren Wollman.

Lecture by Dr. Lauren Wollman

In addition to the information you are able to glean from published sources, many of your projects will need to use information and ideas from

The Delphi Method is a seven-step iterative survey process that uses experts to answer questions concerning, for example, the future of homeland security and its

Policy Options Analysis is a structured way to invent, evaluate, and choose alternative courses of action. It involves looking into the future to predict what

This module offers three research options – simulation exercises, statistical modeling, and case studies – but ultimately elects the last as the most feasible and

In this module concerning research methods, qualitative data analysis is offered as a comprehensive tool to be used in research projects. This module will help