Learning Outcomes

Research and Data Skills

A. Definition: The student analyzes trends in the economy, technology, socio-cultural issues and political issues at various levels and sectors of society.

B. Competencies:

Knowledge: The student understands the principles and values of scientific inquiry and its role in contributing to policy development

Abilities: The student conducts community needs assessments, investigates economic and demographic data, and identifies and measures outcomes for policy analysis.

Abilities: The student analyzes current research, draws from theory to develop hypotheses, designs a research model including statistical analysis, conducts surveys and other data gathering methods, and analyzes data for policy implications and recommendations.

C. Prerequisite: Courses in research methods or statistics.