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This course will introduce a variety of research, analytical, and statistical methods intended to provide a basis for designing a research project, including an introduction to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method research design. Within the context of the course, students will complete foundational work for the capstone project, including identifying and accessing relevant primary and secondary source data, surveying and evaluating the literature, and framing a research question based on the intersection of empirical studies and organizational needs. Special consideration will be given to the unique restrictions placed on research design and publication within the intelligence community. As the culminating assignment in the course, students will formulate and submit a final capstone research design for faculty review and approval.