Applied Methods of Quantitative Research in Conflict Settings

Course Description

The course introduces fellows to principles of research designs in areas of conflicts. It promotes critical thinking when developing and addressing scientific inquiries. The course initiates with the operationalization of a research question, formulating hypotheses, and finding supporting literature. The course then moves into the identification of research designs suitable for conflict areas focusing on the identification of population of interest, sampling strategies, and tools for data collection. Throughout the course, difficulties specific to conflict areas will be addressed.