Intro to Research in Ed Leadrs

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This course will provide an introduction to educational research - qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method designs. The primary purpose of the course is to develop the skills and disposition needed to be a critical consumer of educational research. Students will learn the key characteristics, strengths and limitations of various research designs. Students will learn to critique the research methodologies employed by various studies and to synthesize the findings of multiple studies on a specific educational topic/problem.