RES/750
Approaches to Research: Quantitative/Qualitative I
3 credits
Total credits
8 weeks
Course length
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Course level: Graduate
In this course, students will learn about foundational quantitative and qualitative research designs and their appropriateness for achieving a study's objectives. Topics include research methods and design, the development of problem statements, purpose statements, research questions, and hypotheses. Learners will create the foundational components of a concept paper for the two of the three topics identified by the student during PSYCH/720R. Competency A: Demonstrate scholarly writing best practices and apply APA style when writing dissertation documents. Competency B: Communicate understanding of common quantitative and qualitative research designs and their appropriateness for achieving a study's objectives. Competency C: Create compelling problem statements that address current problems or issues in the field of industrial-organizational psychology. Competency D: Articulate clear and concise purpose statements to help solve or address research problems and issues. Competency E: Formulate concise and researchable research questions to guide scholarly inquiry. Competency F: Develop understandable and testable null and research hypotheses for quantitative studies.