Research methods are essential in urban planning and policy, where professionals must critically evaluate and apply research to program and policy development, implementation, and assessment. This course takes students through the research process, from formulating questions to reporting findings, with a focus on applied research and program evaluation. Students will explore quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methodologies, along with various data collection methods such as interviews, observations, focus groups, surveys, content analysis, and secondary data sources. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to design, assess, and implement research-based solutions to urban challenges.

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