This course introduces a fundamental understanding of scientific research methods, the process of approaching, designing, and conducting empirical research, and analyzing PTCT.BM.02.08.DCTT 2 policy problems in the fields of public finance. The course is practically oriented, so the theory parts are associated with exercises and hands-on activities to ensure that students can immediately apply the knowledge being imparted. The main contents include an overview of research methodology such as finding research topics, research questions, analytical frameworks, building research models, synthesizing theories, collecting data, process data, and analyzing the results.