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This course provides a general overview of common quantitative and qualitative research methods used in practical applications in policy analysis. The first half of this course focuses on equipping students with understandings of different elements of research, diverse types of tools available for collecting (including interviews and surveys) and analyzing data, as well as heuristic values of research. It examines how to formulate research questions and hypotheses, the role of theory, how to construct a conceptual framework and write a literature review. The second half of the course engages students with in-depth discussions on case study methods and comparative methods. The goal of this course is to provide practical tips on designing and conducting graduate-level policy relevant research.