Graduate Seminar in Research Methods

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This is an introductory course in qualitative and quantitative research methods. It is designed to introduce you to basic concepts and issues (statistical, analytical, and ethical) encountered in research investigation. We will discuss what research is, the tools of research, research design, and writing the research report. Included will be an introduction to a diversity of research methods, including survey, historical research, experimental methods, content analysis, and so forth. An overview of statistical means of data interpretation also will be presented, including correlation, t-tests, ANOVA, Chi-Square Test, Sign Test, regression analysis, and so forth.