DEV 570 - Advanced Methods in Development Research |
| Course Detail: |
The main objective of this course is to lay the philosophical and methodological foundations of development research, both qualitative and quantitative. The course focuses on the bivariate and the multivariate analysis such as multiple regressions, analysis of variance and experimental designs, canonical correlation, multiple classification analysis and path analysis etc. in the context of development research. Furthermore, stochastic statistical method such as Markov Chain Analysis and Cohort Analysis will be covered. For qualitative methods, the course begins with a critical appraisal of participatory method and focus group discussions, and focuses on thick narratives, case study method, content analysis etc. Other recent methodologies used in development research will also be covered.
[Pre-requisite: DEV 504 ECO 173 or equivalents ]
[Credit Hours: 3] |
