Research Methods and Design

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This course will guide students in the conceptualization, design, and justification of future research studies. Students will generate novel hypotheses supported by published and preliminary data. Students will design experiments to test those hypotheses and present these in a single, cohesive piece of writing. Students will further develop their project proposals to incorporate specific experimental methods with potential pitfalls, alternative approaches, and feasibility analyses. Satisfactory completion of this course will be required for beginning master's level research.