Research and Statistics

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to applied human research and enable them to understand counseling, psychology, and education-based research. Students will study common research designs and critically analyze published research. Students will learn to develop relevant research questions, design appropriate research paradigms, search applicable literature, and write a preliminary research proposal [CACREP.2.K.8] Additionally, students will identify various measures, identify statistical concepts as they relate to assessment including scales of measurement and computer-managed or assisted methods. Students will also identify and describe the impact of demographic characteristics like age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, language, and beyond as these relate to assessment. Students will learn the IRB process as well as the proper administration of survey and research materials. Students will identify their area of interest for their thesis project and begin a literature review. IRB applications will be submitted.