Fundamental Principles Of Sound Research –

res711

(3 credits)

This course surveys a broad range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to prepare learners to apply them to a variety of research questions. Topics include an overview of the research process, developing problem statements, framing research questions, conducting a literature review (with an emphasis on reading and evaluating existing research), and plagiarism.

Course Competencies

Develop an understanding of epistemology and ontology of quantitative and qualitative inquiry.
Identify deductive and inductive research paradigms.
Differentiate between quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method studies.
Explain the nature of measurement in qualitative and quantitative research.
Identify different types of variables, operational definitions, and levels of measurement.
Examine the role of statistics in different types of research.
Discuss the importance of concepts of methodological rigor and validity.
Evaluate published quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research studies.
Summarize the literature review process, purpose, and significance.
Recognize ethical and social justice issues associated with human subjects research.

This graduate-level course is 8 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

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Fundamental Principles Of Sound Research –

res711

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