Introduction to Research Methods and Higher Education

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Students in this course will learn the skills necessary to evaluate and/or carry out research in education and other social sciences. This includes (but is not limited to) the critical aspects of any scholarly research, such as formulating problem statements; developing questions or hypotheses; conducting literature reviews; understanding research design and methodologies; determining the significance of a research project; analyzing and interpreting results and exploring their implications; and applying research methods in the broader context of one's professional work. The role and importance of the Institutional Review Board as well as the Office of Research at every institution will also be examined.