Framing STEM Education Research

Catalog description

Introduction to the basic types of research study designs (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods) through examples in STEM education. Learn to identify an educational problem in STEM education, pose a research question, and support the need for a study through literature review. Become familiar with how theories of learning and thinking are used to predict or explain research findings. Become familiar with the protection of human subjects and gain certification for human subjects research.