Policy research is a systematic inquiry into the existing or potential impacts of public policy options such as laws and regulations. If you choose this option, you will gather and assess existing research and arguments as to policy solutions for a particular social issue.
Mental health parity laws: evaluate the impact of requiring insurance to cover mental health services at the same level as physical health services
Policy Research examples: -Evaluate competing arguments as to the impacts
-Evaluate competing arguments as to the impacts of an increase in the minimum wage
-Evaluate competing arguments about policy