This course familiarizes students with the fundamental knowledge and skills of research methods in the Social Science setting. It examines theoretical and practical issues. It provides exposure for involvement in using the fundamental knowledge of research to write a research paper and integrate knowledge of methodology design, formulation of a research topic/question; surveying and reviewing literature; conceptualization of a research paper, including theoretical background, hypothesis, and statements of empirical research; data collection methods using a variety of instruments (such as participation observation, questionnaire interview, archival research, and indirect method); evaluation of research and policy implications; process and analysis of data including descriptive and inferential statistics; and presentation and dissemination of research findings.