Research Seminar V: Methodology for Testing Hypotheses

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Under the guidance of the dissertation chair, students will develop a paper describing their refined research question, the hypotheses to be tested, the data to be analyzed, and the research methodologies to be used. Students will present preliminary test results. Students will be evaluated based on the paper and presentation. Research paper generated from this seminar will be part of the dissertation. The instructor will design the class to achieve the goals of the seminar through structured steps, assignments, directional advice, and a peer-learning and supportive community.