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Research Methods, Design, And Analysis –
qnt565
(3 credits)
This course applies research and probability concepts to project management decisions. Students will evaluate feasibility, manage risk, and measure outcomes for a project. Other topics include measures of central tendency & dispersion, program evaluation, research design, data sampling, and analysis & presentation.
This graduate-level course is 6
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Research Findings
Make a recommendation about a problem or project based on data analysis results and conclusions drawn.
Interpret data analysis results to reach conclusions.
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Inferential Data Analysis Approaches
Compare the means of two or more groups.
Apply the steps in testing a research hypothesis.
Determine the data analysis approach for a data set.
- Differentiate between parametric tests and nonparametric tests.
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Descriptive Data Analysis Approaches
Calculate the correlation between two variables.
Calculate central tendency and dispersion.
Differentiate between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
Prepare collected data for analysis.
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Measurement and Data Collection
Differentiate among sampling methods and their application in business research.
Develop the data collection instruments.
Differentiate among the four levels of measurement and how they are used in data collection for research.
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Types of Research Design
Select the appropriate type of research design in a given business situation.
Explain commonly used qualitative research designs and quantitative research designs.
Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative methods of research.
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The Purpose of Business Research
- Develop the purpose of the research, research questions, and hypotheses.
- Identify ethical issues involved in business research.
- Determine the significance, scope, magnitude, and feasibility of finding a solution to the situation, risk management, or opportunity.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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