Research Methods Iii: Quantitative and Statistical Research Methods

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The course is designed to provide executive leaders with a hands-on approach to analyzing and completing quantitative studies. Students will learn and apply research steps including: identifying research questions and hypothesis; clarifying the study variables; determining appropriate research designs; conductiong an a priori power analysis; choosing the appropriate statistic for a problems; analyzing a data set; using IBM SPSS to test null hypotheses; interpreting results; applying skills to a multi-disciplinary team project and writing results these steps will be applied to the student's dissertation, if applicable, and to better analyzing quantitative data that is embedded in their work in the field. Content and skills developed here will be incorporated into their Dissertation Seminar EXDL 890B .