Quantitative Research Design

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This course will develop students' reflection in and on teaching through gaining understanding of systematic inquiry and reflection paradigms. PhD students will become critical readers of research including evaluating appropriate research questions, research designs, and methodological choices. Students will learn data collection techniques, including appropriate protocols for research with human subjects. The research report will reflect understanding of basic human development as well as measurement and evaluation of musical behaviors. Students will develop skills in statistical software packages.