Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will

be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Library Research Assignment

Utilizing CTU’s library, find a peerreviewed

article on a topic that deals with some aspect of public administration or public policy. Select the article from the eResources,

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Complete (ProQuest). Discuss the following questions:

Is the problem statement openended

and nonbiasing?

Why or Why not?

Does the research answer the question asked? Why or Why not?

Is the research qualitative, quantitative, or mixed?

Would you have chosen a different method? Why or Why not?

Are you too optimistic about the accuracy of this research? Why or Why not?

What do you already know about the topic?

Do you see any shortcomings that lead you to condemn all aspects of research?