Research Methods and Application

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This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the research process, basic methodology, and how to apply and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data. Topics include the fundamentals of the scientific method and scientific inquiry, literature review, ethical considerations and requirements in research, strengths and weaknesses of various data collection methods, and basic methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection. Through discussions, article analysis, and hands-on practice, this course teaches students how to understand the components of research from start to finish, and be able to evaluate and interpret data.