P ADM503 - Research Methods
Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 546167
Important Dates
Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/20/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 8/7/2013
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Course Description
Examination of research methodologies relevant to administration, planning, and public policy.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
3 credits statistics or permission of program and a demonstrated working knowledge of SPSS
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
| Tuition Charge | $2,475.00 |
| Info Tech Fee | $127.00 |
| Total | $2,602.00 |
Remarks
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Material Requirements
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| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods for Public Administrators | 5th | O'Sullivan, E., Rassel, G., & Berner, M | 9780321431370 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
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Software Requirements
Requires: SPSS statistical software (version 21.0): You must purchase*: The full version (see the information at http://www-01.ibm.com/software/analytics/spss/products/statistics/), The graduate student version ("SPPS Graduate Pack," see the information at http://www-01.ibm.com/software/analytics/spss/products/statistics/gradpack/), or The student version** (look for it at http://www.pearsonhighered.com/ or at http://www-01.ibm.com/software/analytics/spss/academic/.) *You may use the full version of SPSS installed on the computers in computer labs on the campus. **The student version has some limitations, but it is sufficient for this course. If you are considering to take more advanced courses on statistics in the future, then either the graduate pack or the full version is recommended.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.