Research Methods and Design

Catalog description

This course introduces students to research methodologies in the social and behavioral sciences. Students will examine design and implementation issues of both experimental and non-experimental research, descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and ethical considerations when conducting research. ADVISORY: ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent. NOTE: Students taking online courses must log in during the first week of the course or make special arrangements with the instructor to avoid being dropped. SPRING 2026: NOTE: Section 01 is partially online/partially in class on campus. Students will be using a computer to assist with the learning process and are expected to attend class 2 hours per week with the remaining 2 hours per week completed online.