Public Sector Research and Analysis

Description

An introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods in public and non-profit sector settings. Critical research methodologies are used to develop students’ own research project proposals. Topics include: research design; sampling and data analysis, ethnography, content analysis, interviews, mixed methods research, research ethics, Indigenous Knowledge and data governance and public engagement methods. Credit Conversion: UVic incoming-exchange materials state most UVic courses are worth 1.5 units, a typical full-time term load is 6.0-7.5 UVic units, and 1.5 UVic units equals 6 ECTS. Exchange Registration Note: Exchange registration can be restricted in Business, Education, Engineering, Health, and Law unless the partner agreement allows those areas.