Quantitative Inquiry Skills

Catalog description

This course prepares students to use quantitative methods to support applied, improvement-focused research within their settings. Students will explore foundational concepts of inferential statistics with an emphasis on practical application rather than mathematical complexity. Key topics include significance testing versus estimation thinking, interpretation of confidence intervals, effect size, and approaches for analyzing small samples often encountered in applied inquiry. Students will develop proficiency in selecting appropriate statistical tests and in using statistical software to analyze real-world data. Emphasis is placed on using quantitative evidence to inform leadership decisions, support improvement, and communicate results clearly to audiences.