1. Define the research designs and methodologies suitable for different research aims
2. Employ the appropriate sampling and data collection methods
3. Design questionnaires and refine them using the pilot test process

1.Overview of Research Process
‧ Principles of Social Research
‧ Conceptualization of Research Study – Defining the Appropriate Research Questions and Hypotheses for Policy Use

2.Research Designs
‧ Overview of Qualitative Research: Focus Group Interviews and Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data
‧ Overview of Quantitative Research: Survey Research: Primary versus Secondary Data and Time Frame

3.Sampling & Data Collection
‧ Sampling Methods
‧ Overview of Survey Methodologies

4.Questionnaire Design
‧ Questionnaire Construction
‧ The Pilot Test Process